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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,089.92, 44,284.32 and 17,749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,089.92, 44,284.32 and 17,749.92 is: 24,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,089.92 : 44,284.32 = 17,749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,089.92/44,284.32 = 17,749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,089.92x = 44,284.32 × 17,749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,089.92x = 786,043,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,043,137.25/32,089.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.02

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