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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.85, 44,550.02 and 17,942.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.85, 44,550.02 and 17,942.71 is: 24,760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.85 : 44,550.02 = 17,942.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.85/44,550.02 = 17,942.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.85x = 44,550.02 × 17,942.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.85x = 799,347,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,347,999.64/32,282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.76

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