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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,094.95, 44,291.12 and 17,947.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,094.95, 44,291.12 and 17,947.79 is: 24,768.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,094.95 : 44,291.12 = 17,947.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,094.95/44,291.12 = 17,947.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,094.95x = 44,291.12 × 17,947.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,094.95x = 794,927,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,927,741.61/32,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.00

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