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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.26, 44,534.43 and 17,933.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.26, 44,534.43 and 17,933.51 is: 24,746.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.26 : 44,534.43 = 17,933.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.26/44,534.43 = 17,933.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.26x = 44,534.43 × 17,933.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.26x = 798,658,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,658,757.09/32,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.77

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