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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.05, 44,226.83 and 17,512.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.05, 44,226.83 and 17,512.66 is: 24,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.05 : 44,226.83 = 17,512.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.05/44,226.83 = 17,512.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.05x = 44,226.83 × 17,512.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.05x = 774,529,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,529,127.97/32,049.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,166.99

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