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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.88, 44,217.30 and 17,896.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.88, 44,217.30 and 17,896.62 is: 24,696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.88 : 44,217.30 = 17,896.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.88/44,217.30 = 17,896.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.88x = 44,217.30 × 17,896.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.88x = 791,340,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,340,215.53/32,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,696.29

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