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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.64, 44,274.96 and 17,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.64, 44,274.96 and 17,935.52 is: 24,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.64 : 44,274.96 = 17,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.64/44,274.96 = 17,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.64x = 44,274.96 × 17,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.64x = 794,094,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,094,430.58/32,082.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.53

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