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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.63, 44,288.00 and 17,751.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.63, 44,288.00 and 17,751.39 is: 24,497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.63 : 44,288.00 = 17,751.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.63/44,288.00 = 17,751.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.63x = 44,288.00 × 17,751.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.63x = 786,173,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,173,745.73/32,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.78

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