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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.56, 44,768.76 and 17,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.56, 44,768.76 and 17,905.26 is: 24,709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.56 : 44,768.76 = 17,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.56/44,768.76 = 17,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.56x = 44,768.76 × 17,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.56x = 801,596,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,596,287.68/32,440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.69

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