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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.54, 44,213.28 and 17,891.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.54, 44,213.28 and 17,891.92 is: 24,690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.54 : 44,213.28 = 17,891.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.54/44,213.28 = 17,891.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.54x = 44,213.28 × 17,891.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.54x = 791,060,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,060,468.70/32,038.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.90

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