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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,081.58, 44,274.96 and 17,933.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,081.58, 44,274.96 and 17,933.58 is: 24,749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,081.58 : 44,274.96 = 17,933.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,081.58/44,274.96 = 17,933.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,081.58x = 44,274.96 × 17,933.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,081.58x = 794,008,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,008,537.16/32,081.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.67

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