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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.44, 44,239.28 and 17,910.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.44, 44,239.28 and 17,910.28 is: 24,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.44 : 44,239.28 = 17,910.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.44/44,239.28 = 17,910.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.44x = 44,239.28 × 17,910.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.44x = 792,337,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,337,958.29/32,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.20

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