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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,090.58, 44,287.38 and 17,942.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,090.58, 44,287.38 and 17,942.58 is: 24,762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,090.58 : 44,287.38 = 17,942.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,090.58/44,287.38 = 17,942.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,090.58x = 44,287.38 × 17,942.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,090.58x = 794,629,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,629,858.64/32,090.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.09

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