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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.55, 44,535.31 and 17,932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.55, 44,535.31 and 17,932.70 is: 24,747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.55 : 44,535.31 = 17,932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.55/44,535.31 = 17,932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.55x = 44,535.31 × 17,932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.55x = 798,638,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,638,420.14/32,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.45

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