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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.26, 44,287.49 and 17,948.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.26, 44,287.49 and 17,948.84 is: 24,768.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.26 : 44,287.49 = 17,948.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.26/44,287.49 = 17,948.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.26x = 44,287.49 × 17,948.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.26x = 794,908,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,908,895.45/32,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.72

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