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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,089.66, 44,283.73 and 17,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,089.66, 44,283.73 and 17,942.50 is: 24,760.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,089.66 : 44,283.73 = 17,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,089.66/44,283.73 = 17,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,089.66x = 44,283.73 × 17,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,089.66x = 794,560,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,560,825.53/32,089.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.65

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