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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.54, 44,214.66 and 17,892.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.54, 44,214.66 and 17,892.92 is: 24,692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.54 : 44,214.66 = 17,892.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.54/44,214.66 = 17,892.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.54x = 44,214.66 × 17,892.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.54x = 791,129,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,129,374.21/32,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.28

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