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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.79, 44,213.49 and 17,891.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.79, 44,213.49 and 17,891.64 is: 24,690.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.79 : 44,213.49 = 17,891.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.79/44,213.49 = 17,891.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.79x = 44,213.49 × 17,891.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.79x = 791,051,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,051,846.22/32,038.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.44

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