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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.55, 44,543.21 and 17,939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.55, 44,543.21 and 17,939.28 is: 24,755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.55 : 44,543.21 = 17,939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.55/44,543.21 = 17,939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.55x = 44,543.21 × 17,939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.55x = 799,073,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,073,116.29/32,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,755.55

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