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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.31, 44,549.27 and 17,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.31, 44,549.27 and 17,942.19 is: 24,760.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.31 : 44,549.27 = 17,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.31/44,549.27 = 17,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.31x = 44,549.27 × 17,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.31x = 799,311,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,311,376.99/32,282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.04

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