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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.64, 44,240.70 and 17,911.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.64, 44,240.70 and 17,911.48 is: 24,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.64 : 44,240.70 = 17,911.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.64/44,240.70 = 17,911.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.64x = 44,240.70 × 17,911.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.64x = 792,416,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,416,413.24/32,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,717.72

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