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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.87, 44,274.51 and 17,935.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.87, 44,274.51 and 17,935.41 is: 24,750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.87 : 44,274.51 = 17,935.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.87/44,274.51 = 17,935.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.87x = 44,274.51 × 17,935.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.87x = 794,081,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,081,489.40/32,082.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.95

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