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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.23, 44,232.78 and 17,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.23, 44,232.78 and 17,905.10 is: 24,709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.23 : 44,232.78 = 17,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.23/44,232.78 = 17,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.23x = 44,232.78 × 17,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.23x = 791,992,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,992,349.18/32,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.43

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