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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,048.32, 44,222.52 and 17,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,048.32, 44,222.52 and 17,901.76 is: 24,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,048.32 : 44,222.52 = 17,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,048.32/44,222.52 = 17,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,048.32x = 44,222.52 × 17,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,048.32x = 791,660,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,660,939.64/32,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.10

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