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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.99, 44,216.69 and 17,894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.99, 44,216.69 and 17,894.07 is: 24,693.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.99 : 44,216.69 = 17,894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.99/44,216.69 = 17,894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.99x = 44,216.69 × 17,894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.99x = 791,216,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,216,456.56/32,040.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.88

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