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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,085.63, 44,277.43 and 17,939.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,085.63, 44,277.43 and 17,939.79 is: 24,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,085.63 : 44,277.43 = 17,939.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,085.63/44,277.43 = 17,939.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,085.63x = 44,277.43 × 17,939.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,085.63x = 794,327,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,327,795.94/32,085.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,756.50

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