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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.18, 44,537.56 and 17,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.18, 44,537.56 and 17,934.32 is: 24,749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.18 : 44,537.56 = 17,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.18/44,537.56 = 17,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.18x = 44,537.56 × 17,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.18x = 798,750,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,750,853.06/32,273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.68

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