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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.63, 44,231.13 and 17,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.63, 44,231.13 and 17,711.06 is: 24,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.63 : 44,231.13 = 17,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.63/44,231.13 = 17,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.63x = 44,231.13 × 17,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.63x = 783,380,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,380,042.56/32,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.20

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