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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.28, 44,561.95 and 17,952.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.28, 44,561.95 and 17,952.07 is: 24,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.28 : 44,561.95 = 17,952.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.28/44,561.95 = 17,952.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.28x = 44,561.95 × 17,952.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.28x = 799,979,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,979,245.74/32,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.08

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