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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.04, 44,231.91 and 17,905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.04, 44,231.91 and 17,905.42 is: 24,709.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.04 : 44,231.91 = 17,905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.04/44,231.91 = 17,905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.04x = 44,231.91 × 17,905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.04x = 791,990,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,990,925.95/32,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.53

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