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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.49, 44,214.62 and 17,892.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.49, 44,214.62 and 17,892.57 is: 24,691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.49 : 44,214.62 = 17,892.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.49/44,214.62 = 17,892.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.49x = 44,214.62 × 17,892.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.49x = 791,113,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,113,093.91/32,039.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.81

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