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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,087.55, 44,281.11 and 17,940.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,087.55, 44,281.11 and 17,940.42 is: 24,757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,087.55 : 44,281.11 = 17,940.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,087.55/44,281.11 = 17,940.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,087.55x = 44,281.11 × 17,940.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,087.55x = 794,421,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,421,711.47/32,087.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.94

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