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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.64, 44,242.76 and 17,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.64, 44,242.76 and 17,718.32 is: 24,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.64 : 44,242.76 = 17,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.64/44,242.76 = 17,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.64x = 44,242.76 × 17,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.64x = 783,907,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,907,379.36/32,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.30

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