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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.44, 44,238.21 and 17,718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.44, 44,238.21 and 17,718.39 is: 24,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.44 : 44,238.21 = 17,718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.44/44,238.21 = 17,718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.44x = 44,238.21 × 17,718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.44x = 783,829,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,829,857.68/32,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.27

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