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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.08, 44,234.70 and 17,905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.08, 44,234.70 and 17,905.56 is: 24,710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.08 : 44,234.70 = 17,905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.08/44,234.70 = 17,905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.08x = 44,234.70 × 17,905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.08x = 792,047,074.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,047,074.93/32,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.48

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