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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.83, 44,225.91 and 17,900.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.83, 44,225.91 and 17,900.64 is: 24,702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.83 : 44,225.91 = 17,900.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.83/44,225.91 = 17,900.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.83x = 44,225.91 × 17,900.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.83x = 791,672,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,672,093.58/32,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.83

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