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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.92, 44,225.64 and 17,707.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.92, 44,225.64 and 17,707.67 is: 24,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.92 : 44,225.64 = 17,707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.92/44,225.64 = 17,707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.92x = 44,225.64 × 17,707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.92x = 783,133,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,133,038.66/32,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,437.08

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