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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.92, 44,232.96 and 17,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.92, 44,232.96 and 17,904 is: 24,706.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.92 : 44,232.96 = 17,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.92/44,232.96 = 17,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.92x = 44,232.96 × 17,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.92x = 791,946,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,946,915.84/32,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.71

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