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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,048.55, 44,226.27 and 17,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,048.55, 44,226.27 and 17,901.36 is: 24,703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,048.55 : 44,226.27 = 17,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,048.55/44,226.27 = 17,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,048.55x = 44,226.27 × 17,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,048.55x = 791,710,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,710,380.73/32,048.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.47

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