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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.46, 44,216.72 and 17,894.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.46, 44,216.72 and 17,894.22 is: 24,694.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.46 : 44,216.72 = 17,894.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.46/44,216.72 = 17,894.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.46x = 44,216.72 × 17,894.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.46x = 791,223,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,223,715.36/32,040.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.52

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