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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.13, 44,233.17 and 17,713.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.13, 44,233.17 and 17,713.97 is: 24,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.13 : 44,233.17 = 17,713.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.13/44,233.17 = 17,713.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.13x = 44,233.17 × 17,713.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.13x = 783,545,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,545,273.12/32,053.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.20

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