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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.75, 44,528.23 and 17,929.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.75, 44,528.23 and 17,929.01 is: 24,740.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.75 : 44,528.23 = 17,929.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.75/44,528.23 = 17,929.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.75x = 44,528.23 × 17,929.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.75x = 798,347,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,347,214.68/32,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.57

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