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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.91, 44,275.41 and 17,936.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.91, 44,275.41 and 17,936.35 is: 24,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.91 : 44,275.41 = 17,936.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.91/44,275.41 = 17,936.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.91x = 44,275.41 × 17,936.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.91x = 794,139,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,139,250.15/32,082.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.72

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