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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.36, 44,238.90 and 17,718.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.36, 44,238.90 and 17,718.15 is: 24,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.36 : 44,238.90 = 17,718.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.36/44,238.90 = 17,718.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.36x = 44,238.90 × 17,718.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.36x = 783,831,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,831,466.04/32,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.91

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