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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.87, 44,548.08 and 17,941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.87, 44,548.08 and 17,941.34 is: 24,758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.87 : 44,548.08 = 17,941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.87/44,548.08 = 17,941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.87x = 44,548.08 × 17,941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.87x = 799,252,026.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,252,026.89/32,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.54

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