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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,048.92, 44,226.06 and 17,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,048.92, 44,226.06 and 17,899 is: 24,699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,048.92 : 44,226.06 = 17,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,048.92/44,226.06 = 17,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,048.92x = 44,226.06 × 17,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,048.92x = 791,602,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,602,247.94/32,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.81

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