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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.70, 44,292.15 and 17,948.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.70, 44,292.15 and 17,948.54 is: 24,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.70 : 44,292.15 = 17,948.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.70/44,292.15 = 17,948.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.70x = 44,292.15 × 17,948.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.70x = 794,979,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,979,536.69/32,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.04

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