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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.38, 44,274.33 and 17,937.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.38, 44,274.33 and 17,937.54 is: 24,753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.38 : 44,274.33 = 17,937.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.38/44,274.33 = 17,937.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.38x = 44,274.33 × 17,937.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.38x = 794,172,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,172,565.35/32,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,753.39

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