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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.26, 44,229.36 and 17,903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.26, 44,229.36 and 17,903.11 is: 24,706.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.26 : 44,229.36 = 17,903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.26/44,229.36 = 17,903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.26x = 44,229.36 × 17,903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.26x = 791,842,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,842,874.68/32,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.28

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