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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,081.52, 44,272.90 and 17,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,081.52, 44,272.90 and 17,934.60 is: 24,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,081.52 : 44,272.90 = 17,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,081.52/44,272.90 = 17,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,081.52x = 44,272.90 × 17,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,081.52x = 794,016,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,016,752.34/32,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.97

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