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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.10, 44,292.44 and 17,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.10, 44,292.44 and 17,947.92 is: 24,768.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.10 : 44,292.44 = 17,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.10/44,292.44 = 17,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.10x = 44,292.44 × 17,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.10x = 794,957,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,957,169.72/32,095.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.80

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