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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.20, 44,218.08 and 17,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.20, 44,218.08 and 17,895.52 is: 24,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.20 : 44,218.08 = 17,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.20/44,218.08 = 17,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.20x = 44,218.08 × 17,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.20x = 791,305,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,305,535.00/32,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.42

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