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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,081.88, 44,273.94 and 17,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,081.88, 44,273.94 and 17,934.76 is: 24,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,081.88 : 44,273.94 = 17,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,081.88/44,273.94 = 17,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,081.88x = 44,273.94 × 17,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,081.88x = 794,042,488.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,042,488.15/32,081.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.50

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