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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,090.63, 44,286.08 and 17,943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,090.63, 44,286.08 and 17,943.44 is: 24,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,090.63 : 44,286.08 = 17,943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,090.63/44,286.08 = 17,943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,090.63x = 44,286.08 × 17,943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,090.63x = 794,644,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,644,308.17/32,090.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.51

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