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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.33, 44,214.93 and 17,892.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.33, 44,214.93 and 17,892.18 is: 24,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.33 : 44,214.93 = 17,892.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.33/44,214.93 = 17,892.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.33x = 44,214.93 × 17,892.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.33x = 791,101,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,101,486.25/32,039.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.58

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