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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.58, 44,218.04 and 17,894.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.58, 44,218.04 and 17,894.43 is: 24,694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.58 : 44,218.04 = 17,894.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.58/44,218.04 = 17,894.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.58x = 44,218.04 × 17,894.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.58x = 791,256,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,256,532.05/32,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.68

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