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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,078.92, 44,266.98 and 17,929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,078.92, 44,266.98 and 17,929.48 is: 24,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,078.92 : 44,266.98 = 17,929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,078.92/44,266.98 = 17,929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,078.92x = 44,266.98 × 17,929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,078.92x = 793,683,932.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,683,932.57/32,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,741.60

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