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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.93, 44,286.24 and 17,753.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.93, 44,286.24 and 17,753.01 is: 24,498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.93 : 44,286.24 = 17,753.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.93/44,286.24 = 17,753.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.93x = 44,286.24 × 17,753.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.93x = 786,214,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,214,061.58/32,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,498.81

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