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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058, 44,240.04 and 17,912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058, 44,240.04 and 17,912.16 is: 24,718.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058 : 44,240.04 = 17,912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058/44,240.04 = 17,912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058x = 44,240.04 × 17,912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058x = 792,434,674.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,434,674.89/32,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.78

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