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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,096.93, 44,292.47 and 17,755.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,096.93, 44,292.47 and 17,755.85 is: 24,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,096.93 : 44,292.47 = 17,755.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,096.93/44,292.47 = 17,755.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,096.93x = 44,292.47 × 17,755.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,096.93x = 786,450,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,450,143.21/32,096.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.35

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