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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.99, 44,534.53 and 17,932.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.99, 44,534.53 and 17,932.14 is: 24,746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.99 : 44,534.53 = 17,932.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.99/44,534.53 = 17,932.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.99x = 44,534.53 × 17,932.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.99x = 798,599,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,599,449.21/32,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.67

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