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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.48, 44,272.71 and 17,935.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.48, 44,272.71 and 17,935.29 is: 24,750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.48 : 44,272.71 = 17,935.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.48/44,272.71 = 17,935.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.48x = 44,272.71 × 17,935.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.48x = 794,043,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,043,892.94/32,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.08

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