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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.51, 44,241.21 and 17,912.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.51, 44,241.21 and 17,912.35 is: 24,718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.51 : 44,241.21 = 17,912.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.51/44,241.21 = 17,912.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.51x = 44,241.21 × 17,912.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.51x = 792,463,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,463,927.34/32,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.53

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