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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,039.88, 44,219.44 and 17,893.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,039.88, 44,219.44 and 17,893.50 is: 24,695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,039.88 : 44,219.44 = 17,893.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,039.88/44,219.44 = 17,893.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,039.88x = 44,219.44 × 17,893.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,039.88x = 791,240,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,240,549.64/32,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.49

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