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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.94, 44,289.72 and 17,945.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.94, 44,289.72 and 17,945.75 is: 24,765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.94 : 44,289.72 = 17,945.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.94/44,289.72 = 17,945.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.94x = 44,289.72 × 17,945.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.94x = 794,812,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,812,353.41/32,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.95

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