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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.50, 44,238.54 and 17,910.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.50, 44,238.54 and 17,910.45 is: 24,715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.50 : 44,238.54 = 17,910.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.50/44,238.54 = 17,910.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.50x = 44,238.54 × 17,910.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.50x = 792,332,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,332,158.74/32,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.97

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