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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,090.44, 44,284.16 and 17,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,090.44, 44,284.16 and 17,751.52 is: 24,496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,090.44 : 44,284.16 = 17,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,090.44/44,284.16 = 17,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,090.44x = 44,284.16 × 17,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,090.44x = 786,111,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,111,151.92/32,090.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,496.74

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