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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.54, 44,216.04 and 17,893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.54, 44,216.04 and 17,893.92 is: 24,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.54 : 44,216.04 = 17,893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.54/44,216.04 = 17,893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.54x = 44,216.04 × 17,893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.54x = 791,198,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,198,282.48/32,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.66

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