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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.52, 44,217.60 and 17,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.52, 44,217.60 and 17,894.60 is: 24,694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.52 : 44,217.60 = 17,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.52/44,217.60 = 17,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.52x = 44,217.60 × 17,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.52x = 791,256,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,256,264.96/32,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.72

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