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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.26, 44,535.81 and 17,934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.26, 44,535.81 and 17,934.51 is: 24,748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.26 : 44,535.81 = 17,934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.26/44,535.81 = 17,934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.26x = 44,535.81 × 17,934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.26x = 798,727,929.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,727,929.80/32,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.14

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