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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.08, 44,215.97 and 17,892.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.08, 44,215.97 and 17,892.93 is: 24,692.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.08 : 44,215.97 = 17,892.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.08/44,215.97 = 17,892.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.08x = 44,215.97 × 17,892.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.08x = 791,153,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,153,166.63/32,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.61

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