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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.88, 44,290.92 and 17,945.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.88, 44,290.92 and 17,945.52 is: 24,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.88 : 44,290.92 = 17,945.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.88/44,290.92 = 17,945.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.88x = 44,290.92 × 17,945.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.88x = 794,823,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,823,590.68/32,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.12

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