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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.75, 44,284.59 and 17,750.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.75, 44,284.59 and 17,750.31 is: 24,493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.75 : 44,284.59 = 17,750.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.75/44,284.59 = 17,750.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.75x = 44,284.59 × 17,750.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.75x = 786,065,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,065,200.72/32,092.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.54

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