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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.22, 44,225.87 and 17,900.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.22, 44,225.87 and 17,900.10 is: 24,702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.22 : 44,225.87 = 17,900.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.22/44,225.87 = 17,900.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.22x = 44,225.87 × 17,900.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.22x = 791,647,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,647,406.09/32,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.53

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