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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,088.93, 44,282.10 and 17,750.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,088.93, 44,282.10 and 17,750.01 is: 24,494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,088.93 : 44,282.10 = 17,750.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,088.93/44,282.10 = 17,750.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,088.93x = 44,282.10 × 17,750.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,088.93x = 786,007,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,007,717.82/32,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.67

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