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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.76, 44,228.48 and 17,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.76, 44,228.48 and 17,902.56 is: 24,705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.76 : 44,228.48 = 17,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.76/44,228.48 = 17,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.76x = 44,228.48 × 17,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.76x = 791,803,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,803,016.91/32,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.43

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