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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.26, 44,274.87 and 17,936.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.26, 44,274.87 and 17,936.34 is: 24,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.26 : 44,274.87 = 17,936.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.26/44,274.87 = 17,936.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.26x = 44,274.87 × 17,936.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.26x = 794,129,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,129,121.78/32,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.13

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