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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.25, 44,238.60 and 17,910.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.25, 44,238.60 and 17,910.87 is: 24,716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.25 : 44,238.60 = 17,910.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.25/44,238.60 = 17,910.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.25x = 44,238.60 × 17,910.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.25x = 792,351,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,351,813.58/32,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.77

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