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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.88, 44,243.28 and 17,915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.88, 44,243.28 and 17,915.04 is: 24,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.88 : 44,243.28 = 17,915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.88/44,243.28 = 17,915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.88x = 44,243.28 × 17,915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.88x = 792,620,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,620,130.93/32,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.34

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