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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.17, 44,534.79 and 17,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.17, 44,534.79 and 17,932.33 is: 24,746.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.17 : 44,534.79 = 17,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.17/44,534.79 = 17,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.17x = 44,534.79 × 17,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.17x = 798,612,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,612,439.42/32,271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.93

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