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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.54, 44,222.68 and 17,705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.54, 44,222.68 and 17,705.36 is: 24,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.54 : 44,222.68 = 17,705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.54/44,222.68 = 17,705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.54x = 44,222.68 × 17,705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.54x = 782,978,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,978,527.67/32,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,433.31

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