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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.67, 44,538.39 and 17,934.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.67, 44,538.39 and 17,934.62 is: 24,748.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.67 : 44,538.39 = 17,934.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.67/44,538.39 = 17,934.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.67x = 44,538.39 × 17,934.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.67x = 798,778,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,778,877.37/32,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.64

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