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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.23, 44,286.44 and 17,946.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.23, 44,286.44 and 17,946.39 is: 24,765.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.23 : 44,286.44 = 17,946.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.23/44,286.44 = 17,946.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.23x = 44,286.44 × 17,946.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.23x = 794,781,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,781,634.22/32,092.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.55

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