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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.76, 44,231.22 and 17,904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.76, 44,231.22 and 17,904.48 is: 24,708.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.76 : 44,231.22 = 17,904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.76/44,231.22 = 17,904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.76x = 44,231.22 × 17,904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.76x = 791,936,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,936,993.87/32,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.07

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