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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,096.14, 44,292.75 and 17,948.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,096.14, 44,292.75 and 17,948.98 is: 24,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,096.14 : 44,292.75 = 17,948.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,096.14/44,292.75 = 17,948.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,096.14x = 44,292.75 × 17,948.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,096.14x = 795,009,683.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,009,683.90/32,096.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.64

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