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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,094.90, 44,292.96 and 17,947.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,094.90, 44,292.96 and 17,947.71 is: 24,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,094.90 : 44,292.96 = 17,947.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,094.90/44,292.96 = 17,947.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,094.90x = 44,292.96 × 17,947.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,094.90x = 794,957,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,957,201.12/32,094.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.96

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