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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.32, 44,539.83 and 17,935.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.32, 44,539.83 and 17,935.09 is: 24,750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.32 : 44,539.83 = 17,935.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.32/44,539.83 = 17,935.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.32x = 44,539.83 × 17,935.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.32x = 798,825,859.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,825,859.63/32,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.36

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