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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.36, 44,235.53 and 17,908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.36, 44,235.53 and 17,908.21 is: 24,712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.36 : 44,235.53 = 17,908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.36/44,235.53 = 17,908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.36x = 44,235.53 × 17,908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.36x = 792,179,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,179,045.52/32,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.84

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