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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.31, 44,289.43 and 17,945.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.31, 44,289.43 and 17,945.15 is: 24,765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.31 : 44,289.43 = 17,945.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.31/44,289.43 = 17,945.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.31x = 44,289.43 × 17,945.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.31x = 794,780,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,780,464.76/32,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.45

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