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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.54, 44,227.26 and 17,708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.54, 44,227.26 and 17,708.54 is: 24,437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.54 : 44,227.26 = 17,708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.54/44,227.26 = 17,708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.54x = 44,227.26 × 17,708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.54x = 783,199,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,199,981.66/32,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,437.17

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