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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.87, 44,275.89 and 17,936.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.87, 44,275.89 and 17,936.41 is: 24,752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.87 : 44,275.89 = 17,936.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.87/44,275.89 = 17,936.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.87x = 44,275.89 × 17,936.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.87x = 794,150,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,150,516.15/32,083.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.33

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