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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.54, 44,541.59 and 17,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.54, 44,541.59 and 17,935.32 is: 24,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.54 : 44,541.59 = 17,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.54/44,541.59 = 17,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.54x = 44,541.59 × 17,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.54x = 798,867,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,867,558.23/32,275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.48

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