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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,090.52, 44,284.20 and 17,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,090.52, 44,284.20 and 17,943.36 is: 24,761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,090.52 : 44,284.20 = 17,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,090.52/44,284.20 = 17,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,090.52x = 44,284.20 × 17,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,090.52x = 794,607,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,607,342.91/32,090.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.44

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