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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.05, 44,289.09 and 17,944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.05, 44,289.09 and 17,944.91 is: 24,765.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.05 : 44,289.09 = 17,944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.05/44,289.09 = 17,944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.05x = 44,289.09 × 17,944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.05x = 794,763,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,763,512.59/32,092.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.12

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