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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,084.64, 44,277.72 and 17,937.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,084.64, 44,277.72 and 17,937.52 is: 24,754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,084.64 : 44,277.72 = 17,937.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,084.64/44,277.72 = 17,937.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,084.64x = 44,277.72 × 17,937.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,084.64x = 794,232,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,232,488.05/32,084.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.29

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