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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.32, 44,537.08 and 17,933.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.32, 44,537.08 and 17,933.09 is: 24,747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.32 : 44,537.08 = 17,933.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.32/44,537.08 = 17,933.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.32x = 44,537.08 × 17,933.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.32x = 798,687,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,687,374.31/32,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.60

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