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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,084.62, 44,275.49 and 17,743.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,084.62, 44,275.49 and 17,743.51 is: 24,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,084.62 : 44,275.49 = 17,743.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,084.62/44,275.49 = 17,743.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,084.62x = 44,275.49 × 17,743.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,084.62x = 785,602,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,602,632.73/32,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.34

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