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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.85, 44,236.83 and 17,716.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.85, 44,236.83 and 17,716.65 is: 24,448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.85 : 44,236.83 = 17,716.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.85/44,236.83 = 17,716.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.85x = 44,236.83 × 17,716.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.85x = 783,728,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,728,459.18/32,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.84

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