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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,094.70, 44,292.62 and 17,947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,094.70, 44,292.62 and 17,947.64 is: 24,768.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,094.70 : 44,292.62 = 17,947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,094.70/44,292.62 = 17,947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,094.70x = 44,292.62 × 17,947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,094.70x = 794,947,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,947,998.42/32,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.82

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