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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,081.28, 44,273.54 and 17,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,081.28, 44,273.54 and 17,934.12 is: 24,749.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,081.28 : 44,273.54 = 17,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,081.28/44,273.54 = 17,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,081.28x = 44,273.54 × 17,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,081.28x = 794,006,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,006,979.18/32,081.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.85

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