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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.62, 44,232.94 and 17,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.62, 44,232.94 and 17,903.82 is: 24,707.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.62 : 44,232.94 = 17,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.62/44,232.94 = 17,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.62x = 44,232.94 × 17,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.62x = 791,938,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,938,595.83/32,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.45

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