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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.23, 44,231.40 and 17,904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.23, 44,231.40 and 17,904.10 is: 24,708.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.23 : 44,231.40 = 17,904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.23/44,231.40 = 17,904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.23x = 44,231.40 × 17,904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.23x = 791,923,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,923,408.74/32,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.05

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