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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.76, 44,289.36 and 17,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.76, 44,289.36 and 17,946.84 is: 24,766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.76 : 44,289.36 = 17,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.76/44,289.36 = 17,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.76x = 44,289.36 × 17,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.76x = 794,854,057.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,854,057.62/32,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.62

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