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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054.92, 44,234.34 and 17,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054.92, 44,234.34 and 17,905 is: 24,708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054.92 : 44,234.34 = 17,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054.92/44,234.34 = 17,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054.92x = 44,234.34 × 17,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054.92x = 792,015,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,015,857.70/32,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.09

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