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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.58, 44,290.56 and 17,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.58, 44,290.56 and 17,947.36 is: 24,769.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.58 : 44,290.56 = 17,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.58/44,290.56 = 17,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.58x = 44,290.56 × 17,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.58x = 794,898,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,898,624.92/32,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.69

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