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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.88, 44,237.67 and 17,909.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.88, 44,237.67 and 17,909.83 is: 24,715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.88 : 44,237.67 = 17,909.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.88/44,237.67 = 17,909.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.88x = 44,237.67 × 17,909.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.88x = 792,288,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,288,972.88/32,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.10

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