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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.26, 44,230.74 and 17,904.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.26, 44,230.74 and 17,904.11 is: 24,707.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.26 : 44,230.74 = 17,904.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.26/44,230.74 = 17,904.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.26x = 44,230.74 × 17,904.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.26x = 791,912,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,912,034.34/32,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.67

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