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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.46, 44,218.10 and 17,895.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.46, 44,218.10 and 17,895.22 is: 24,695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.46 : 44,218.10 = 17,895.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.46/44,218.10 = 17,895.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.46x = 44,218.10 × 17,895.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.46x = 791,292,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,292,627.48/32,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.90

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