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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,081.94, 44,272.89 and 17,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,081.94, 44,272.89 and 17,934.80 is: 24,749.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,081.94 : 44,272.89 = 17,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,081.94/44,272.89 = 17,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,081.94x = 44,272.89 × 17,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,081.94x = 794,025,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,025,206.21/32,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.91

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