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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.46, 44,240.22 and 17,911.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.46, 44,240.22 and 17,911.26 is: 24,718.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.46 : 44,240.22 = 17,911.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.46/44,240.22 = 17,911.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.46x = 44,240.22 × 17,911.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.46x = 792,398,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,398,082.88/32,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.06

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