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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.53, 44,198.52 and 17,689.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.53, 44,198.52 and 17,689.41 is: 24,410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.53 : 44,198.52 = 17,689.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.53/44,198.52 = 17,689.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.53x = 44,198.52 × 17,689.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.53x = 781,845,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,845,741.67/32,028.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.92

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