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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.18, 44,539.99 and 17,934.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.18, 44,539.99 and 17,934.93 is: 24,754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.18 : 44,539.99 = 17,934.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.18/44,539.99 = 17,934.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.18x = 44,539.99 × 17,934.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.18x = 798,821,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,821,558.01/32,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.17

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