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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.68, 44,277.12 and 17,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.68, 44,277.12 and 17,935.68 is: 24,752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.68 : 44,277.12 = 17,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.68/44,277.12 = 17,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.68x = 44,277.12 × 17,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.68x = 794,140,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,140,255.64/32,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.16

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