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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.88, 44,283.39 and 17,749.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.88, 44,283.39 and 17,749.43 is: 24,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.88 : 44,283.39 = 17,749.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.88/44,283.39 = 17,749.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.88x = 44,283.39 × 17,749.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.88x = 786,004,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,004,842.22/32,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.33

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