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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.12, 44,228.40 and 17,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.12, 44,228.40 and 17,901.84 is: 24,704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.12 : 44,228.40 = 17,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.12/44,228.40 = 17,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.12x = 44,228.40 × 17,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.12x = 791,769,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,769,740.26/32,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.88

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