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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.98, 44,263.66 and 17,929.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.98, 44,263.66 and 17,929.06 is: 24,741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.98 : 44,263.66 = 17,929.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.98/44,263.66 = 17,929.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.98x = 44,263.66 × 17,929.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.98x = 793,605,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,605,505.00/32,075.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.43

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