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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,273.75, 44,537.67 and 17,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,273.75, 44,537.67 and 17,933.52 is: 24,748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,273.75 : 44,537.67 = 17,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,273.75/44,537.67 = 17,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,273.75x = 44,537.67 × 17,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,273.75x = 798,717,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,717,195.70/32,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.20

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