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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.56, 44,236.76 and 17,908.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.56, 44,236.76 and 17,908.92 is: 24,714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.56 : 44,236.76 = 17,908.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.56/44,236.76 = 17,908.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.56x = 44,236.76 × 17,908.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.56x = 792,232,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,232,595.90/32,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.36

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