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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.75, 44,237.50 and 17,909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.75, 44,237.50 and 17,909.70 is: 24,714.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.75 : 44,237.50 = 17,909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.75/44,237.50 = 17,909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.75x = 44,237.50 × 17,909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.75x = 792,280,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,280,353.75/32,056.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.93

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