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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.46, 44,215.34 and 17,893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.46, 44,215.34 and 17,893.22 is: 24,693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.46 : 44,215.34 = 17,893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.46/44,215.34 = 17,893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.46x = 44,215.34 × 17,893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.46x = 791,154,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,154,495.45/32,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.13

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