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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.36, 44,287.56 and 17,948.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.36, 44,287.56 and 17,948.56 is: 24,769.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.36 : 44,287.56 = 17,948.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.36/44,287.56 = 17,948.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.36x = 44,287.56 × 17,948.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.36x = 794,897,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,897,927.91/32,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.07

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