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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.52, 44,273.94 and 17,742.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.52, 44,273.94 and 17,742.45 is: 24,483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.52 : 44,273.94 = 17,742.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.52/44,273.94 = 17,742.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.52x = 44,273.94 × 17,742.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.52x = 785,528,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,528,166.75/32,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,483.85

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