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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.38, 44,232.30 and 17,905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.38, 44,232.30 and 17,905.55 is: 24,709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.38 : 44,232.30 = 17,905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.38/44,232.30 = 17,905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.38x = 44,232.30 × 17,905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.38x = 792,003,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,003,438.10/32,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.66

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