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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.33, 44,231.33 and 17,713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.33, 44,231.33 and 17,713.22 is: 24,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.33 : 44,231.33 = 17,713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.33/44,231.33 = 17,713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.33x = 44,231.33 × 17,713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.33x = 783,479,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,479,102.31/32,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,443.75

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