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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,084.63, 44,276.06 and 17,938.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,084.63, 44,276.06 and 17,938.79 is: 24,755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,084.63 : 44,276.06 = 17,938.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,084.63/44,276.06 = 17,938.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,084.63x = 44,276.06 × 17,938.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,084.63x = 794,258,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,258,852.67/32,084.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,755.12

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