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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,094.76, 44,289.54 and 17,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,094.76, 44,289.54 and 17,947.24 is: 24,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,094.76 : 44,289.54 = 17,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,094.76/44,289.54 = 17,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,094.76x = 44,289.54 × 17,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,094.76x = 794,875,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,875,003.87/32,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.50

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