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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.56, 44,229.84 and 17,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.56, 44,229.84 and 17,903.92 is: 24,707.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.56 : 44,229.84 = 17,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.56/44,229.84 = 17,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.56x = 44,229.84 × 17,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.56x = 791,887,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,887,516.97/32,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.45

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