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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.46, 44,288.99 and 17,946.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.46, 44,288.99 and 17,946.35 is: 24,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.46 : 44,288.99 = 17,946.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.46/44,288.99 = 17,946.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.46x = 44,288.99 × 17,946.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.46x = 794,825,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,825,404.51/32,093.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.96

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