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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.12, 44,212.96 and 17,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.12, 44,212.96 and 17,893.44 is: 24,690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.12 : 44,212.96 = 17,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.12/44,212.96 = 17,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.12x = 44,212.96 × 17,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.12x = 791,121,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,121,946.98/32,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.83

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