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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.50, 44,215.03 and 17,700.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.50, 44,215.03 and 17,700.02 is: 24,425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.50 : 44,215.03 = 17,700.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.50/44,215.03 = 17,700.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.50x = 44,215.03 × 17,700.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.50x = 782,606,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,606,807.48/32,040.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,425.55

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