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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.07, 44,285.02 and 17,750.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.07, 44,285.02 and 17,750.62 is: 24,493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.07 : 44,285.02 = 17,750.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.07/44,285.02 = 17,750.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.07x = 44,285.02 × 17,750.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.07x = 786,086,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,086,561.71/32,093.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.97

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