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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.27, 44,231.12 and 17,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.27, 44,231.12 and 17,711.04 is: 24,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.27 : 44,231.12 = 17,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.27/44,231.12 = 17,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.27x = 44,231.12 × 17,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.27x = 783,379,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,379,279.29/32,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.44

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