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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.54, 44,217.42 and 17,894.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.54, 44,217.42 and 17,894.92 is: 24,695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.54 : 44,217.42 = 17,894.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.54/44,217.42 = 17,894.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.54x = 44,217.42 × 17,894.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.54x = 791,267,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,267,193.51/32,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.04

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