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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.96, 44,212.32 and 17,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.96, 44,212.32 and 17,891.52 is: 24,687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.96 : 44,212.32 = 17,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.96/44,212.32 = 17,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.96x = 44,212.32 × 17,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.96x = 791,025,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,025,607.53/32,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.95

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