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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.62, 44,285.81 and 17,751.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.62, 44,285.81 and 17,751.17 is: 24,494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.62 : 44,285.81 = 17,751.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.62/44,285.81 = 17,751.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.62x = 44,285.81 × 17,751.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.62x = 786,124,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,124,963.86/32,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.74

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