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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.23, 44,232.62 and 17,712.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.23, 44,232.62 and 17,712.99 is: 24,443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.23 : 44,232.62 = 17,712.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.23/44,232.62 = 17,712.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.23x = 44,232.62 × 17,712.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.23x = 783,491,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,491,867.17/32,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,443.46

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