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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.54, 44,542.97 and 17,936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.54, 44,542.97 and 17,936.32 is: 24,752.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.54 : 44,542.97 = 17,936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.54/44,542.97 = 17,936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.54x = 44,542.97 × 17,936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.54x = 798,936,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,936,963.67/32,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.87

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