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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.18, 44,285.70 and 17,944.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.18, 44,285.70 and 17,944.12 is: 24,762.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.18 : 44,285.70 = 17,944.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.18/44,285.70 = 17,944.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.18x = 44,285.70 × 17,944.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.18x = 794,667,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,667,915.08/32,091.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.81

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