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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,044.08, 44,215.56 and 17,894.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,044.08, 44,215.56 and 17,894.64 is: 24,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,044.08 : 44,215.56 = 17,894.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,044.08/44,215.56 = 17,894.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,044.08x = 44,215.56 × 17,894.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,044.08x = 791,221,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,221,528.60/32,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.66

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