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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.12, 44,233.63 and 17,904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.12, 44,233.63 and 17,904.32 is: 24,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.12 : 44,233.63 = 17,904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.12/44,233.63 = 17,904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.12x = 44,233.63 × 17,904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.12x = 791,973,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,973,066.28/32,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.14

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