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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,269.50, 44,529.26 and 17,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,269.50, 44,529.26 and 17,929.76 is: 24,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,269.50 : 44,529.26 = 17,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,269.50/44,529.26 = 17,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,269.50x = 44,529.26 × 17,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,269.50x = 798,399,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,399,100.93/32,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.60

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