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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.12, 44,217.66 and 17,895.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.12, 44,217.66 and 17,895.16 is: 24,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.12 : 44,217.66 = 17,895.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.12/44,217.66 = 17,895.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.12x = 44,217.66 × 17,895.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.12x = 791,282,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,282,100.53/32,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.06

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