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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.67, 44,274.77 and 17,935.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.67, 44,274.77 and 17,935.21 is: 24,750.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.67 : 44,274.77 = 17,935.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.67/44,274.77 = 17,935.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.67x = 44,274.77 × 17,935.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.67x = 794,077,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,077,297.65/32,082.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.97

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