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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.96, 44,219.46 and 17,702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.96, 44,219.46 and 17,702.61 is: 24,429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.96 : 44,219.46 = 17,702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.96/44,219.46 = 17,702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.96x = 44,219.46 × 17,702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.96x = 782,799,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,799,854.79/32,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.70

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