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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.74, 44,210.85 and 17,893.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.74, 44,210.85 and 17,893.64 is: 24,690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.74 : 44,210.85 = 17,893.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.74/44,210.85 = 17,893.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.74x = 44,210.85 × 17,893.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.74x = 791,093,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,093,033.99/32,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.22

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