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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.52, 44,224.10 and 17,899.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.52, 44,224.10 and 17,899.24 is: 24,700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.52 : 44,224.10 = 17,899.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.52/44,224.10 = 17,899.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.52x = 44,224.10 × 17,899.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.52x = 791,577,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,577,779.68/32,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.90

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