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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.76, 44,230.05 and 17,903.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.76, 44,230.05 and 17,903.61 is: 24,706.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.76 : 44,230.05 = 17,903.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.76/44,230.05 = 17,903.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.76x = 44,230.05 × 17,903.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.76x = 791,877,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,877,344.33/32,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.98

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