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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.45, 44,232.27 and 17,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.45, 44,232.27 and 17,711.88 is: 24,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.45 : 44,232.27 = 17,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.45/44,232.27 = 17,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.45x = 44,232.27 × 17,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.45x = 783,436,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,436,674.88/32,052.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,442.34

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