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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.26, 44,240.87 and 17,912.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.26, 44,240.87 and 17,912.10 is: 24,718.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.26 : 44,240.87 = 17,912.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.26/44,240.87 = 17,912.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.26x = 44,240.87 × 17,912.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.26x = 792,446,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,446,797.97/32,059.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.19

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