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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.26, 44,242.80 and 17,911.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.26, 44,242.80 and 17,911.38 is: 24,716.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.26 : 44,242.80 = 17,911.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.26/44,242.80 = 17,911.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.26x = 44,242.80 × 17,911.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.26x = 792,449,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,449,603.06/32,061.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.73

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