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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.96, 44,218.08 and 17,701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.96, 44,218.08 and 17,701.61 is: 24,428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.96 : 44,218.08 = 17,701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.96/44,218.08 = 17,701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.96x = 44,218.08 × 17,701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.96x = 782,730,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,730,986.02/32,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.31

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