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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.11, 44,216.60 and 17,700.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.11, 44,216.60 and 17,700.94 is: 24,427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.11 : 44,216.60 = 17,700.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.11/44,216.60 = 17,700.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.11x = 44,216.60 × 17,700.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.11x = 782,675,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,675,524.51/32,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.23

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