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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.62, 44,230.19 and 17,901.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.62, 44,230.19 and 17,901.81 is: 24,704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.62 : 44,230.19 = 17,901.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.62/44,230.19 = 17,901.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.62x = 44,230.19 × 17,901.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.62x = 791,800,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,800,368.13/32,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.68

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