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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059, 44,241.42 and 17,915.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059, 44,241.42 and 17,915.19 is: 24,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059 : 44,241.42 = 17,915.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059/44,241.42 = 17,915.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059x = 44,241.42 × 17,915.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059x = 792,593,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,593,445.17/32,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.96

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