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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.06, 44,287.71 and 17,943.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.06, 44,287.71 and 17,943.90 is: 24,763.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.06 : 44,287.71 = 17,943.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.06/44,287.71 = 17,943.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.06x = 44,287.71 × 17,943.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.06x = 794,694,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,694,149.75/32,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.73

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