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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.17, 44,537.55 and 17,934.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.17, 44,537.55 and 17,934.33 is: 24,749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.17 : 44,537.55 = 17,934.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.17/44,537.55 = 17,934.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.17x = 44,537.55 × 17,934.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.17x = 798,751,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,751,119.09/32,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.70

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