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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.99, 44,226.39 and 17,906.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.99, 44,226.39 and 17,906.50 is: 24,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.99 : 44,226.39 = 17,906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.99/44,226.39 = 17,906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.99x = 44,226.39 × 17,906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.99x = 791,939,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,939,852.54/32,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.75

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