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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.48, 44,264.35 and 17,929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.48, 44,264.35 and 17,929.56 is: 24,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.48 : 44,264.35 = 17,929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.48/44,264.35 = 17,929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.48x = 44,264.35 × 17,929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.48x = 793,640,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,640,319.19/32,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.13

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