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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.32, 44,268.96 and 17,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.32, 44,268.96 and 17,930.40 is: 24,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.32 : 44,268.96 = 17,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.32/44,268.96 = 17,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.32x = 44,268.96 × 17,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.32x = 793,760,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,760,160.38/32,080.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.90

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