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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.28, 44,272.16 and 17,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.28, 44,272.16 and 17,933.12 is: 24,748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.28 : 44,272.16 = 17,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.28/44,272.16 = 17,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.28x = 44,272.16 × 17,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.28x = 793,937,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,937,957.94/32,080.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.47

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