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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.92, 44,276.49 and 17,936.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.92, 44,276.49 and 17,936.46 is: 24,752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.92 : 44,276.49 = 17,936.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.92/44,276.49 = 17,936.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.92x = 44,276.49 × 17,936.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.92x = 794,163,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,163,491.83/32,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.70

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