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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.18, 44,538.94 and 17,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.18, 44,538.94 and 17,935.32 is: 24,751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.18 : 44,538.94 = 17,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.18/44,538.94 = 17,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.18x = 44,538.94 × 17,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.18x = 798,820,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,820,141.36/32,274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.06

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