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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.30, 44,275.06 and 17,936.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.30, 44,275.06 and 17,936.15 is: 24,751.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.30 : 44,275.06 = 17,936.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.30/44,275.06 = 17,936.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.30x = 44,275.06 × 17,936.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.30x = 794,123,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,123,879.83/32,083.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.94

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