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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.96, 44,227.68 and 17,905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.96, 44,227.68 and 17,905.92 is: 24,707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.96 : 44,227.68 = 17,905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.96/44,227.68 = 17,905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.96x = 44,227.68 × 17,905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.96x = 791,937,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,937,299.87/32,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.15

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