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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.51, 44,237.95 and 17,910.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.51, 44,237.95 and 17,910.05 is: 24,715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.51 : 44,237.95 = 17,910.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.51/44,237.95 = 17,910.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.51x = 44,237.95 × 17,910.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.51x = 792,303,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,303,630.43/32,057.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.07

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