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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.56, 44,233.16 and 17,906.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.56, 44,233.16 and 17,906.36 is: 24,710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.56 : 44,233.16 = 17,906.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.56/44,233.16 = 17,906.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.56x = 44,233.16 × 17,906.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.56x = 792,054,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,054,886.90/32,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.36

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