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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.27, 44,535.15 and 17,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.27, 44,535.15 and 17,932.16 is: 24,746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.27 : 44,535.15 = 17,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.27/44,535.15 = 17,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.27x = 44,535.15 × 17,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.27x = 798,611,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,611,546.76/32,272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.06

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