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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.69, 44,272.32 and 17,931.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.69, 44,272.32 and 17,931.63 is: 24,746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.69 : 44,272.32 = 17,931.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.69/44,272.32 = 17,931.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.69x = 44,272.32 × 17,931.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.69x = 793,874,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,874,861.48/32,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.96

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