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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.96, 44,286.92 and 17,944.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.96, 44,286.92 and 17,944.85 is: 24,763.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.96 : 44,286.92 = 17,944.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.96/44,286.92 = 17,944.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.96x = 44,286.92 × 17,944.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.96x = 794,721,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,721,825.20/32,091.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.89

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