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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.44, 44,240.66 and 17,911.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.44, 44,240.66 and 17,911.28 is: 24,717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.44 : 44,240.66 = 17,911.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.44/44,240.66 = 17,911.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.44x = 44,240.66 × 17,911.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.44x = 792,406,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,406,848.64/32,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,717.57

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