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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.52, 44,218.98 and 17,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.52, 44,218.98 and 17,895.60 is: 24,696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.52 : 44,218.98 = 17,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.52/44,218.98 = 17,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.52x = 44,218.98 × 17,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.52x = 791,325,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,325,178.49/32,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,696.10

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