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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.04, 44,230.53 and 17,904.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.04, 44,230.53 and 17,904.42 is: 24,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.04 : 44,230.53 = 17,904.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.04/44,230.53 = 17,904.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.04x = 44,230.53 × 17,904.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.04x = 791,921,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,921,985.94/32,051.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.15

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