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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.50, 44,237.16 and 17,909.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.50, 44,237.16 and 17,909.45 is: 24,714.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.50 : 44,237.16 = 17,909.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.50/44,237.16 = 17,909.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.50x = 44,237.16 × 17,909.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.50x = 792,262,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,262,983.98/32,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.58

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