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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,090.18, 44,285.33 and 17,944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,090.18, 44,285.33 and 17,944.34 is: 24,763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,090.18 : 44,285.33 = 17,944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,090.18/44,285.33 = 17,944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,090.18x = 44,285.33 × 17,944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,090.18x = 794,670,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,670,841.97/32,090.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.68

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