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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.73, 44,230.71 and 17,903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.73, 44,230.71 and 17,903.60 is: 24,707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.73 : 44,230.71 = 17,903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.73/44,230.71 = 17,903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.73x = 44,230.71 × 17,903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.73x = 791,888,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,888,939.56/32,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.36

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