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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,090.96, 44,286.12 and 17,945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,090.96, 44,286.12 and 17,945.36 is: 24,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,090.96 : 44,286.12 = 17,945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,090.96/44,286.12 = 17,945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,090.96x = 44,286.12 × 17,945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,090.96x = 794,730,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,730,366.40/32,090.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.93

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