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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.23, 44,219.36 and 17,703.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.23, 44,219.36 and 17,703.03 is: 24,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.23 : 44,219.36 = 17,703.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.23/44,219.36 = 17,703.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.23x = 44,219.36 × 17,703.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.23x = 782,816,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,816,568.15/32,043.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.02

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