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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.96, 44,235.96 and 17,911.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.96, 44,235.96 and 17,911.92 is: 24,715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.96 : 44,235.96 = 17,911.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.96/44,235.96 = 17,911.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.96x = 44,235.96 × 17,911.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.96x = 792,350,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,350,976.64/32,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.43

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