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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.27, 44,536.53 and 17,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.27, 44,536.53 and 17,933.16 is: 24,747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.27 : 44,536.53 = 17,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.27/44,536.53 = 17,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.27x = 44,536.53 × 17,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.27x = 798,680,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,680,718.33/32,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.44

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