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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,081.13, 44,271.23 and 17,935.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,081.13, 44,271.23 and 17,935.29 is: 24,750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,081.13 : 44,271.23 = 17,935.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,081.13/44,271.23 = 17,935.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,081.13x = 44,271.23 × 17,935.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,081.13x = 794,017,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,017,259.03/32,081.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.29

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