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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.47, 44,564.38 and 17,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.47, 44,564.38 and 17,952.74 is: 24,775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.47 : 44,564.38 = 17,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.47/44,564.38 = 17,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.47x = 44,564.38 × 17,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.47x = 800,052,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,052,626.81/32,292.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,775.21

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