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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.51, 44,282.43 and 17,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.51, 44,282.43 and 17,749.40 is: 24,492.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.51 : 44,282.43 = 17,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.51/44,282.43 = 17,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.51x = 44,282.43 × 17,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.51x = 785,986,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,986,341.63/32,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.04

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