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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.37, 44,273.82 and 17,934.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.37, 44,273.82 and 17,934.91 is: 24,750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.37 : 44,273.82 = 17,934.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.37/44,273.82 = 17,934.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.37x = 44,273.82 × 17,934.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.37x = 794,046,977.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,046,977.06/32,082.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.26

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