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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.72, 44,219.66 and 17,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.72, 44,219.66 and 17,895.60 is: 24,696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.72 : 44,219.66 = 17,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.72/44,219.66 = 17,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.72x = 44,219.66 × 17,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.72x = 791,337,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,337,258.02/32,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,696.32

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