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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,084.13, 44,275.37 and 17,938.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,084.13, 44,275.37 and 17,938.29 is: 24,754.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,084.13 : 44,275.37 = 17,938.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,084.13/44,275.37 = 17,938.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,084.13x = 44,275.37 × 17,938.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,084.13x = 794,224,337.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,224,337.23/32,084.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.43

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