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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.39, 44,231.84 and 17,903.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.39, 44,231.84 and 17,903.93 is: 24,707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.39 : 44,231.84 = 17,903.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.39/44,231.84 = 17,903.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.39x = 44,231.84 × 17,903.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.39x = 791,923,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,923,456.45/32,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.93

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