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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.52, 44,243.04 and 17,913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.52, 44,243.04 and 17,913.92 is: 24,721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.52 : 44,243.04 = 17,913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.52/44,243.04 = 17,913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.52x = 44,243.04 × 17,913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.52x = 792,566,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,566,279.12/32,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.71

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