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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.28, 44,804.17 and 17,930.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.28, 44,804.17 and 17,930.42 is: 24,744.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.28 : 44,804.17 = 17,930.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.28/44,804.17 = 17,930.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.28x = 44,804.17 × 17,930.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.28x = 803,357,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,357,451.40/32,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,744.36

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