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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.13, 44,272.60 and 17,936.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.13, 44,272.60 and 17,936.29 is: 24,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.13 : 44,272.60 = 17,936.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.13/44,272.60 = 17,936.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.13x = 44,272.60 × 17,936.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.13x = 794,086,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,086,192.65/32,082.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.67

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