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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.29, 44,218.44 and 17,895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.29, 44,218.44 and 17,895.64 is: 24,696.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.29 : 44,218.44 = 17,895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.29/44,218.44 = 17,895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.29x = 44,218.44 × 17,895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.29x = 791,317,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,317,283.60/32,042.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,696.03

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