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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.21, 44,275.76 and 17,743.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.21, 44,275.76 and 17,743.47 is: 24,486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.21 : 44,275.76 = 17,743.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.21/44,275.76 = 17,743.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.21x = 44,275.76 × 17,743.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.21x = 785,605,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,605,663.65/32,083.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,486.51

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