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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,085.52, 44,275.55 and 17,935.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,085.52, 44,275.55 and 17,935.63 is: 24,749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,085.52 : 44,275.55 = 17,935.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,085.52/44,275.55 = 17,935.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,085.52x = 44,275.55 × 17,935.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,085.52x = 794,109,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,109,682.48/32,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.79

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