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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.14, 44,275.74 and 17,935.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.14, 44,275.74 and 17,935.92 is: 24,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.14 : 44,275.74 = 17,935.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.14/44,275.74 = 17,935.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.14x = 44,275.74 × 17,935.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.14x = 794,126,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,126,130.58/32,083.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.13

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