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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,096.20, 44,292.84 and 17,949.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,096.20, 44,292.84 and 17,949.05 is: 24,769.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,096.20 : 44,292.84 = 17,949.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,096.20/44,292.84 = 17,949.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,096.20x = 44,292.84 × 17,949.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,096.20x = 795,014,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,014,178.34/32,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.73

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