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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.56, 44,235.92 and 17,908.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.56, 44,235.92 and 17,908.36 is: 24,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.56 : 44,235.92 = 17,908.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.56/44,235.92 = 17,908.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.56x = 44,235.92 × 17,908.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.56x = 792,192,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,192,780.29/32,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.12

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