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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.40, 44,274.28 and 17,937.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.40, 44,274.28 and 17,937.56 is: 24,753.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.40 : 44,274.28 = 17,937.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.40/44,274.28 = 17,937.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.40x = 44,274.28 × 17,937.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.40x = 794,172,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,172,553.96/32,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,753.38

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