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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.83, 44,217 and 17,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.83, 44,217 and 17,893.68 is: 24,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.83 : 44,217 = 17,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.83/44,217 = 17,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.83x = 44,217 × 17,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.83x = 791,204,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,204,848.56/32,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.65

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