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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.66, 44,548.07 and 17,941.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.66, 44,548.07 and 17,941.31 is: 24,758.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.66 : 44,548.07 = 17,941.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.66/44,548.07 = 17,941.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.66x = 44,548.07 × 17,941.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.66x = 799,250,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,250,889.42/32,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.67

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