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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.02, 44,536.19 and 17,932.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.02, 44,536.19 and 17,932.91 is: 24,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.02 : 44,536.19 = 17,932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.02/44,536.19 = 17,932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.02x = 44,536.19 × 17,932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.02x = 798,663,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,663,508.69/32,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.10

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