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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,078.58, 44,272.62 and 17,934.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,078.58, 44,272.62 and 17,934.36 is: 24,751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,078.58 : 44,272.62 = 17,934.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,078.58/44,272.62 = 17,934.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,078.58x = 44,272.62 × 17,934.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,078.58x = 794,001,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,001,105.22/32,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.75

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