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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.87, 44,266.23 and 17,929.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.87, 44,266.23 and 17,929.41 is: 24,742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.87 : 44,266.23 = 17,929.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.87/44,266.23 = 17,929.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.87x = 44,266.23 × 17,929.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.87x = 793,667,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,667,386.82/32,076.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.67

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