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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.38, 44,230.46 and 17,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.38, 44,230.46 and 17,902.92 is: 24,706.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.38 : 44,230.46 = 17,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.38/44,230.46 = 17,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.38x = 44,230.46 × 17,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.38x = 791,854,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,854,386.94/32,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.55

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