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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.62, 44,270.82 and 17,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.62, 44,270.82 and 17,932.50 is: 24,747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.62 : 44,270.82 = 17,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.62/44,270.82 = 17,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.62x = 44,270.82 × 17,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.62x = 793,886,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,886,479.65/32,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.38

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