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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.37, 44,547.39 and 17,940.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.37, 44,547.39 and 17,940.84 is: 24,757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.37 : 44,547.39 = 17,940.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.37/44,547.39 = 17,940.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.37x = 44,547.39 × 17,940.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.37x = 799,217,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,217,429.35/32,281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.85

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