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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.11, 44,287.55 and 17,753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.11, 44,287.55 and 17,753.51 is: 24,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.11 : 44,287.55 = 17,753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.11/44,287.55 = 17,753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.11x = 44,287.55 × 17,753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.11x = 786,259,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,259,461.80/32,093.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.32

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