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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.36, 44,286.18 and 17,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.36, 44,286.18 and 17,947.56 is: 24,767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.36 : 44,286.18 = 17,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.36/44,286.18 = 17,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.36x = 44,286.18 × 17,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.36x = 794,828,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,828,872.72/32,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.69

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