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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.79, 44,217.63 and 17,894.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.79, 44,217.63 and 17,894.64 is: 24,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.79 : 44,217.63 = 17,894.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.79/44,217.63 = 17,894.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.79x = 44,217.63 × 17,894.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.79x = 791,258,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,258,570.50/32,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.58

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