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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.28, 44,217.50 and 17,895.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.28, 44,217.50 and 17,895.13 is: 24,694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.28 : 44,217.50 = 17,895.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.28/44,217.50 = 17,895.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.28x = 44,217.50 × 17,895.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.28x = 791,277,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,277,710.76/32,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.80

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