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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.51, 44,230.86 and 17,902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.51, 44,230.86 and 17,902.62 is: 24,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.51 : 44,230.86 = 17,902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.51/44,230.86 = 17,902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.51x = 44,230.86 × 17,902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.51x = 791,848,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,848,278.85/32,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.72

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