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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.93, 44,238.03 and 17,909.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.93, 44,238.03 and 17,909.67 is: 24,715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.93 : 44,238.03 = 17,909.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.93/44,238.03 = 17,909.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.93x = 44,238.03 × 17,909.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.93x = 792,288,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,288,518.75/32,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.82

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