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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.15, 44,206.56 and 17,694.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.15, 44,206.56 and 17,694.65 is: 24,417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.15 : 44,206.56 = 17,694.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.15/44,206.56 = 17,694.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.15x = 44,206.56 × 17,694.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.15x = 782,219,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,219,717.42/32,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,417.55

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