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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,093.91, 44,288.77 and 17,753.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,093.91, 44,288.77 and 17,753.37 is: 24,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,093.91 : 44,288.77 = 17,753.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,093.91/44,288.77 = 17,753.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,093.91x = 44,288.77 × 17,753.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,093.91x = 786,274,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,274,693.54/32,093.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.19

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