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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.60, 44,221.92 and 17,899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.60, 44,221.92 and 17,899.76 is: 24,701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.60 : 44,221.92 = 17,899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.60/44,221.92 = 17,899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.60x = 44,221.92 × 17,899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.60x = 791,561,754.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,561,754.74/32,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.11

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