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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,280.56, 44,545.96 and 17,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,280.56, 44,545.96 and 17,941.28 is: 24,758.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,280.56 : 44,545.96 = 17,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,280.56/44,545.96 = 17,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,280.56x = 44,545.96 × 17,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,280.56x = 799,211,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,211,541.23/32,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.29

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