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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.90, 44,294.34 and 17,948.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.90, 44,294.34 and 17,948.71 is: 24,770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.90 : 44,294.34 = 17,948.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.90/44,294.34 = 17,948.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.90x = 44,294.34 × 17,948.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.90x = 795,026,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,026,263.30/32,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.34

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