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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.78, 44,806.24 and 17,931.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.78, 44,806.24 and 17,931.92 is: 24,746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.78 : 44,806.24 = 17,931.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.78/44,806.24 = 17,931.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.78x = 44,806.24 × 17,931.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.78x = 803,461,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,461,911.18/32,467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.44

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