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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,037.99, 44,213.61 and 17,891.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,037.99, 44,213.61 and 17,891.74 is: 24,691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,037.99 : 44,213.61 = 17,891.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,037.99/44,213.61 = 17,891.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,037.99x = 44,213.61 × 17,891.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,037.99x = 791,058,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,058,414.58/32,037.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.26

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