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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054.23, 44,235.54 and 17,907.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054.23, 44,235.54 and 17,907.10 is: 24,712.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054.23 : 44,235.54 = 17,907.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054.23/44,235.54 = 17,907.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054.23x = 44,235.54 × 17,907.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054.23x = 792,130,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,130,238.33/32,054.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.19

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