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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.48, 44,228.97 and 17,902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.48, 44,228.97 and 17,902.35 is: 24,705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.48 : 44,228.97 = 17,902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.48/44,228.97 = 17,902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.48x = 44,228.97 × 17,902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.48x = 791,802,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,802,501.08/32,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.63

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