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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.40, 44,207.56 and 17,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.40, 44,207.56 and 17,695.20 is: 24,420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.40 : 44,207.56 = 17,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.40/44,207.56 = 17,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.40x = 44,207.56 × 17,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.40x = 782,261,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,261,615.71/32,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.19

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