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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054.28, 44,234.73 and 17,715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054.28, 44,234.73 and 17,715.12 is: 24,446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054.28 : 44,234.73 = 17,715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054.28/44,234.73 = 17,715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054.28x = 44,234.73 × 17,715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054.28x = 783,623,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,623,550.12/32,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,446.77

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