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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.55, 44,531.88 and 17,931.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.55, 44,531.88 and 17,931.27 is: 24,744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.55 : 44,531.88 = 17,931.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.55/44,531.88 = 17,931.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.55x = 44,531.88 × 17,931.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.55x = 798,513,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,513,263.64/32,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,744.33

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