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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.68, 44,225.28 and 17,900.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.68, 44,225.28 and 17,900.64 is: 24,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.68 : 44,225.28 = 17,900.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.68/44,225.28 = 17,900.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.68x = 44,225.28 × 17,900.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.68x = 791,660,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,660,816.18/32,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.59

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