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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.96, 44,226.12 and 17,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.96, 44,226.12 and 17,901.52 is: 24,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.96 : 44,226.12 = 17,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.96/44,226.12 = 17,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.96x = 44,226.12 × 17,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.96x = 791,714,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,714,771.70/32,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.75

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