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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.62, 44,275.55 and 17,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.62, 44,275.55 and 17,936.16 is: 24,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.62 : 44,275.55 = 17,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.62/44,275.55 = 17,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.62x = 44,275.55 × 17,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.62x = 794,133,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,133,259.21/32,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.98

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