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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.78, 44,804.86 and 17,930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.78, 44,804.86 and 17,930.92 is: 24,745.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.78 : 44,804.86 = 17,930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.78/44,804.86 = 17,930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.78x = 44,804.86 × 17,930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.78x = 803,392,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,392,270.62/32,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.06

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