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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.58, 44,293.32 and 17,949.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.58, 44,293.32 and 17,949.36 is: 24,772.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.58 : 44,293.32 = 17,949.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.58/44,293.32 = 17,949.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.58x = 44,293.32 × 17,949.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.58x = 795,036,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,036,746.28/32,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.45

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