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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.69, 44,270.15 and 17,932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.69, 44,270.15 and 17,932.59 is: 24,747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.69 : 44,270.15 = 17,932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.69/44,270.15 = 17,932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.69x = 44,270.15 × 17,932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.69x = 793,878,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,878,359.53/32,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.07

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