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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,094.96, 44,291.06 and 17,947.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,094.96, 44,291.06 and 17,947.85 is: 24,768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,094.96 : 44,291.06 = 17,947.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,094.96/44,291.06 = 17,947.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,094.96x = 44,291.06 × 17,947.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,094.96x = 794,928,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,928,990.03/32,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.03

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