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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.93, 44,239.21 and 17,717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.93, 44,239.21 and 17,717.13 is: 24,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.93 : 44,239.21 = 17,717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.93/44,239.21 = 17,717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.93x = 44,239.21 × 17,717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.93x = 783,791,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,791,890.03/32,057.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.24

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