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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.92, 44,265.18 and 17,929.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.92, 44,265.18 and 17,929.74 is: 24,742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.92 : 44,265.18 = 17,929.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.92/44,265.18 = 17,929.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.92x = 44,265.18 × 17,929.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.92x = 793,663,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,663,168.45/32,076.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.50

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