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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.40, 44,218.24 and 17,703.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.40, 44,218.24 and 17,703.15 is: 24,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.40 : 44,218.24 = 17,703.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.40/44,218.24 = 17,703.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.40x = 44,218.24 × 17,703.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.40x = 782,802,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,802,135.46/32,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.20

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