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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.46, 44,286.23 and 17,944.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.46, 44,286.23 and 17,944.35 is: 24,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.46 : 44,286.23 = 17,944.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.46/44,286.23 = 17,944.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.46x = 44,286.23 × 17,944.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.46x = 794,687,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,687,611.30/32,091.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.21

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