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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.98, 44,273.40 and 17,935.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.98, 44,273.40 and 17,935.79 is: 24,750.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.98 : 44,273.40 = 17,935.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.98/44,273.40 = 17,935.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.98x = 44,273.40 × 17,935.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.98x = 794,078,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,078,404.99/32,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.77

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