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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.64, 44,237.94 and 17,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.64, 44,237.94 and 17,909.48 is: 24,714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.64 : 44,237.94 = 17,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.64/44,237.94 = 17,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.64x = 44,237.94 × 17,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.64x = 792,278,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,278,501.67/32,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.96

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