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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.88, 44,293.68 and 17,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.88, 44,293.68 and 17,947.52 is: 24,769.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.88 : 44,293.68 = 17,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.88/44,293.68 = 17,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.88x = 44,293.68 × 17,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.88x = 794,961,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,961,707.67/32,093.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.88

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