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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.64, 44,236.56 and 17,908.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.64, 44,236.56 and 17,908.48 is: 24,713.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.64 : 44,236.56 = 17,908.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.64/44,236.56 = 17,908.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.64x = 44,236.56 × 17,908.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.64x = 792,209,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,209,550.03/32,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.58

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