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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.12, 44,216.28 and 17,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.12, 44,216.28 and 17,894.16 is: 24,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.12 : 44,216.28 = 17,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.12/44,216.28 = 17,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.12x = 44,216.28 × 17,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.12x = 791,213,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,213,188.92/32,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.68

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