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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.06, 44,241.53 and 17,911.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.06, 44,241.53 and 17,911.91 is: 24,718.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.06 : 44,241.53 = 17,911.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.06/44,241.53 = 17,911.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.06x = 44,241.53 × 17,911.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.06x = 792,450,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,450,303.62/32,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.45

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