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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.75, 44,241.64 and 17,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.75, 44,241.64 and 17,912.70 is: 24,719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.75 : 44,241.64 = 17,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.75/44,241.64 = 17,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.75x = 44,241.64 × 17,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.75x = 792,487,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,487,224.83/32,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.07

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