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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,084.82, 44,278.38 and 17,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,084.82, 44,278.38 and 17,937.63 is: 24,754.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,084.82 : 44,278.38 = 17,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,084.82/44,278.38 = 17,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,084.82x = 44,278.38 × 17,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,084.82x = 794,249,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,249,197.44/32,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.67

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