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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.84, 44,240.97 and 17,719.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.84, 44,240.97 and 17,719.65 is: 24,452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.84 : 44,240.97 = 17,719.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.84/44,240.97 = 17,719.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.84x = 44,240.97 × 17,719.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.84x = 783,934,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,934,504.06/32,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.99

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