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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.96, 44,228.88 and 17,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.96, 44,228.88 and 17,903.52 is: 24,704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.96 : 44,228.88 = 17,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.96/44,228.88 = 17,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.96x = 44,228.88 × 17,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.96x = 791,852,637.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,852,637.66/32,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.51

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