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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076, 44,265.68 and 17,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076, 44,265.68 and 17,931.20 is: 24,745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076 : 44,265.68 = 17,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076/44,265.68 = 17,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076x = 44,265.68 × 17,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076x = 793,736,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,736,761.22/32,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.50

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