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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,081.91, 44,274.03 and 17,935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,081.91, 44,274.03 and 17,935.35 is: 24,751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,081.91 : 44,274.03 = 17,935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,081.91/44,274.03 = 17,935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,081.91x = 44,274.03 × 17,935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,081.91x = 794,070,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,070,223.96/32,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.34

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