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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,271.80, 44,533.44 and 17,932.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,271.80, 44,533.44 and 17,932.46 is: 24,745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,271.80 : 44,533.44 = 17,932.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,271.80/44,533.44 = 17,932.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,271.80x = 44,533.44 × 17,932.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,271.80x = 798,593,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,593,908.80/32,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.88

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