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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.31, 44,236.07 and 17,716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.31, 44,236.07 and 17,716.10 is: 24,448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.31 : 44,236.07 = 17,716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.31/44,236.07 = 17,716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.31x = 44,236.07 × 17,716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.31x = 783,690,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,690,639.73/32,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.08

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