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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.28, 44,274.92 and 17,935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.28, 44,274.92 and 17,935.12 is: 24,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.28 : 44,274.92 = 17,935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.28/44,274.92 = 17,935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.28x = 44,274.92 × 17,935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.28x = 794,076,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,076,003.19/32,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.23

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