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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,096.04, 44,293.74 and 17,948.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,096.04, 44,293.74 and 17,948.86 is: 24,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,096.04 : 44,293.74 = 17,948.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,096.04/44,293.74 = 17,948.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,096.04x = 44,293.74 × 17,948.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,096.04x = 795,022,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,022,138.14/32,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.10

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