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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,034.72, 44,208.96 and 17,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,034.72, 44,208.96 and 17,695.36 is: 24,420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,034.72 : 44,208.96 = 17,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,034.72/44,208.96 = 17,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,034.72x = 44,208.96 × 17,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,034.72x = 782,293,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,293,462.43/32,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.17

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