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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.35, 44,264.18 and 17,929.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.35, 44,264.18 and 17,929.43 is: 24,741.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.35 : 44,264.18 = 17,929.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.35/44,264.18 = 17,929.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.35x = 44,264.18 × 17,929.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.35x = 793,631,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,631,427.17/32,076.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.95

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