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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.12, 44,281.82 and 17,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.12, 44,281.82 and 17,749.96 is: 24,492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.12 : 44,281.82 = 17,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.12/44,281.82 = 17,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.12x = 44,281.82 × 17,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.12x = 786,000,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,000,467.40/32,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.77

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