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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.36, 44,223.91 and 17,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.36, 44,223.91 and 17,706.20 is: 24,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.36 : 44,223.91 = 17,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.36/44,223.91 = 17,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.36x = 44,223.91 × 17,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.36x = 783,037,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,037,129.86/32,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.28

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