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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,089.83, 44,281.93 and 17,749.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,089.83, 44,281.93 and 17,749.29 is: 24,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,089.83 : 44,281.93 = 17,749.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,089.83/44,281.93 = 17,749.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,089.83x = 44,281.93 × 17,749.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,089.83x = 785,972,817.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,972,817.33/32,089.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.89

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