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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,272.88, 44,536.29 and 17,737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,272.88, 44,536.29 and 17,737.25 is: 24,477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,272.88 : 44,536.29 = 17,737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,272.88/44,536.29 = 17,737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,272.88x = 44,536.29 × 17,737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,272.88x = 789,951,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,951,087.12/32,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,477.25

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