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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.32, 44,223.90 and 17,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.32, 44,223.90 and 17,902.76 is: 24,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.32 : 44,223.90 = 17,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.32/44,223.90 = 17,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.32x = 44,223.90 × 17,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.32x = 791,729,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,729,867.96/32,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.48

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