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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.36, 44,225.29 and 17,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.36, 44,225.29 and 17,707.20 is: 24,436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.36 : 44,225.29 = 17,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.36/44,225.29 = 17,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.36x = 44,225.29 × 17,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.36x = 783,106,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,106,055.09/32,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.66

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