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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.96, 44,288.29 and 17,945.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.96, 44,288.29 and 17,945.84 is: 24,765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.96 : 44,288.29 = 17,945.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.96/44,288.29 = 17,945.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.96x = 44,288.29 × 17,945.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.96x = 794,790,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,790,566.21/32,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.26

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