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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.69, 44,271.53 and 17,933.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.69, 44,271.53 and 17,933.59 is: 24,748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.69 : 44,271.53 = 17,933.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.69/44,271.53 = 17,933.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.69x = 44,271.53 × 17,933.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.69x = 793,947,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,947,467.69/32,080.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.45

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