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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.31, 44,214.92 and 17,699.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.31, 44,214.92 and 17,699.10 is: 24,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.31 : 44,214.92 = 17,699.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.31/44,214.92 = 17,699.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.31x = 44,214.92 × 17,699.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.31x = 782,564,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,564,202.08/32,039.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,425.13

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