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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.82, 44,291.51 and 17,946.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.82, 44,291.51 and 17,946.66 is: 24,767.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.82 : 44,291.51 = 17,946.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.82/44,291.51 = 17,946.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.82x = 44,291.51 × 17,946.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.82x = 794,884,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,884,670.86/32,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.53

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