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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.62, 44,214.21 and 17,892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.62, 44,214.21 and 17,892.66 is: 24,691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.62 : 44,214.21 = 17,892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.62/44,214.21 = 17,892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.62x = 44,214.21 × 17,892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.62x = 791,109,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,109,826.70/32,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.61

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