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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.37, 44,229.08 and 17,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.37, 44,229.08 and 17,901.91 is: 24,705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.37 : 44,229.08 = 17,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.37/44,229.08 = 17,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.37x = 44,229.08 × 17,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.37x = 791,785,009.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,785,009.54/32,049.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.17

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