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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.88, 44,211.76 and 17,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.88, 44,211.76 and 17,892.64 is: 24,690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.88 : 44,211.76 = 17,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.88/44,211.76 = 17,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.88x = 44,211.76 × 17,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.88x = 791,065,105.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,065,105.45/32,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.79

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