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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.26, 44,233.80 and 17,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.26, 44,233.80 and 17,904 is: 24,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.26 : 44,233.80 = 17,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.26/44,233.80 = 17,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.26x = 44,233.80 × 17,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.26x = 791,961,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,961,955.20/32,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.00

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