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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.88, 44,284.77 and 17,750.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.88, 44,284.77 and 17,750.43 is: 24,493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.88 : 44,284.77 = 17,750.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.88/44,284.77 = 17,750.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.88x = 44,284.77 × 17,750.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.88x = 786,073,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,073,709.95/32,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.71

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