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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.54, 44,228.46 and 17,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.54, 44,228.46 and 17,902.92 is: 24,706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.54 : 44,228.46 = 17,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.54/44,228.46 = 17,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.54x = 44,228.46 × 17,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.54x = 791,818,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,818,581.10/32,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.08

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