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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.04, 44,202.40 and 17,690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.04, 44,202.40 and 17,690.56 is: 24,412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.04 : 44,202.40 = 17,690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.04/44,202.40 = 17,690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.04x = 44,202.40 × 17,690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.04x = 781,965,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,965,209.34/32,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.73

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