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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.75, 44,236.13 and 17,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.75, 44,236.13 and 17,908.70 is: 24,713.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.75 : 44,236.13 = 17,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.75/44,236.13 = 17,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.75x = 44,236.13 × 17,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.75x = 792,211,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,211,270.61/32,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.55

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