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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,086.87, 44,280.18 and 17,745.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,086.87, 44,280.18 and 17,745.95 is: 24,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,086.87 : 44,280.18 = 17,745.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,086.87/44,280.18 = 17,745.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,086.87x = 44,280.18 × 17,745.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,086.87x = 785,793,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,793,970.97/32,086.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.58

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