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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.12, 44,289.30 and 17,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.12, 44,289.30 and 17,946.28 is: 24,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.12 : 44,289.30 = 17,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.12/44,289.30 = 17,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.12x = 44,289.30 × 17,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.12x = 794,828,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,828,178.80/32,092.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.08

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