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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.96, 44,220.84 and 17,703.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.96, 44,220.84 and 17,703.61 is: 24,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.96 : 44,220.84 = 17,703.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.96/44,220.84 = 17,703.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.96x = 44,220.84 × 17,703.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.96x = 782,868,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,868,505.23/32,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,431.08

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