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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.35, 44,214.67 and 17,701.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.35, 44,214.67 and 17,701.35 is: 24,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.35 : 44,214.67 = 17,701.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.35/44,214.67 = 17,701.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.35x = 44,214.67 × 17,701.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.35x = 782,659,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,659,348.80/32,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,425.78

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