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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,280.68, 44,545.28 and 17,939.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,280.68, 44,545.28 and 17,939.62 is: 24,755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,280.68 : 44,545.28 = 17,939.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,280.68/44,545.28 = 17,939.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,280.68x = 44,545.28 × 17,939.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,280.68x = 799,125,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,125,395.99/32,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,755.53

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