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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.48, 44,231.52 and 17,904.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.48, 44,231.52 and 17,904.64 is: 24,709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.48 : 44,231.52 = 17,904.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.48/44,231.52 = 17,904.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.48x = 44,231.52 × 17,904.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.48x = 791,949,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,949,442.25/32,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.44

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