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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.85, 44,264.86 and 17,929.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.85, 44,264.86 and 17,929.93 is: 24,742.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.85 : 44,264.86 = 17,929.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.85/44,264.86 = 17,929.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.85x = 44,264.86 × 17,929.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.85x = 793,665,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,665,841.26/32,076.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.64

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