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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.23, 44,287.81 and 17,947.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.23, 44,287.81 and 17,947.39 is: 24,766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.23 : 44,287.81 = 17,947.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.23/44,287.81 = 17,947.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.23x = 44,287.81 × 17,947.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.23x = 794,850,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,850,598.32/32,093.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.92

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