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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.92, 44,287.08 and 17,751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.92, 44,287.08 and 17,751.92 is: 24,497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.92 : 44,287.08 = 17,751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.92/44,287.08 = 17,751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.92x = 44,287.08 × 17,751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.92x = 786,180,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,180,701.19/32,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.78

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