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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.62, 44,238.46 and 17,907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.62, 44,238.46 and 17,907.82 is: 24,712.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.62 : 44,238.46 = 17,907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.62/44,238.46 = 17,907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.62x = 44,238.46 × 17,907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.62x = 792,214,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,214,378.76/32,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.97

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