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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.29, 44,267.99 and 17,935.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.29, 44,267.99 and 17,935.65 is: 24,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.29 : 44,267.99 = 17,935.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.29/44,267.99 = 17,935.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.29x = 44,267.99 × 17,935.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.29x = 793,975,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,975,085.17/32,083.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.31

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