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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.17, 44,536.17 and 17,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.17, 44,536.17 and 17,933.33 is: 24,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.17 : 44,536.17 = 17,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.17/44,536.17 = 17,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.17x = 44,536.17 × 17,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.17x = 798,681,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,681,833.55/32,272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.32

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