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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.86, 44,537.07 and 17,933.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.86, 44,537.07 and 17,933.97 is: 24,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.86 : 44,537.07 = 17,933.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.86/44,537.07 = 17,933.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.86x = 44,537.07 × 17,933.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.86x = 798,726,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,726,477.27/32,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.17

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