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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.12, 44,287.92 and 17,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.12, 44,287.92 and 17,945.28 is: 24,765.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.12 : 44,287.92 = 17,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.12/44,287.92 = 17,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.12x = 44,287.92 × 17,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.12x = 794,759,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,759,125.02/32,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.70

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