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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.17, 44,266.47 and 17,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.17, 44,266.47 and 17,929 is: 24,742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.17 : 44,266.47 = 17,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.17/44,266.47 = 17,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.17x = 44,266.47 × 17,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.17x = 793,653,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,653,540.63/32,076.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.78

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