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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.62, 44,234.33 and 17,904.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.62, 44,234.33 and 17,904.81 is: 24,708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.62 : 44,234.33 = 17,904.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.62/44,234.33 = 17,904.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.62x = 44,234.33 × 17,904.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.62x = 792,007,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,007,184.60/32,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.82

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