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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.40, 44,239.02 and 17,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.40, 44,239.02 and 17,718.24 is: 24,451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.40 : 44,239.02 = 17,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.40/44,239.02 = 17,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.40x = 44,239.02 × 17,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.40x = 783,837,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,837,573.72/32,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.07

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