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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.54, 44,265.96 and 17,930.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.54, 44,265.96 and 17,930.16 is: 24,743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.54 : 44,265.96 = 17,930.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.54/44,265.96 = 17,930.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.54x = 44,265.96 × 17,930.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.54x = 793,695,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,695,745.35/32,076.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.81

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