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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.51, 44,239.33 and 17,911.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.51, 44,239.33 and 17,911.05 is: 24,716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.51 : 44,239.33 = 17,911.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.51/44,239.33 = 17,911.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.51x = 44,239.33 × 17,911.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.51x = 792,372,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,372,851.60/32,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.46

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