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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.08, 44,225.19 and 17,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.08, 44,225.19 and 17,901 is: 24,701.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.08 : 44,225.19 = 17,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.08/44,225.19 = 17,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.08x = 44,225.19 × 17,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.08x = 791,675,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,675,126.19/32,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.19

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