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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.98, 44,226.90 and 17,900.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.98, 44,226.90 and 17,900.85 is: 24,703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.98 : 44,226.90 = 17,900.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.98/44,226.90 = 17,900.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.98x = 44,226.90 × 17,900.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.98x = 791,699,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,699,102.87/32,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.56

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