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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.78, 44,272.85 and 17,933.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.78, 44,272.85 and 17,933.62 is: 24,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.78 : 44,272.85 = 17,933.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.78/44,272.85 = 17,933.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.78x = 44,272.85 × 17,933.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.78x = 793,972,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,972,468.22/32,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.16

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