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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.30, 44,231.31 and 17,515.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.30, 44,231.31 and 17,515.91 is: 24,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.30 : 44,231.31 = 17,515.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.30/44,231.31 = 17,515.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.30x = 44,231.31 × 17,515.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.30x = 774,751,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,751,645.14/32,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.48

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