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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.33, 44,236.85 and 17,717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.33, 44,236.85 and 17,717.22 is: 24,449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.33 : 44,236.85 = 17,717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.33/44,236.85 = 17,717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.33x = 44,236.85 × 17,717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.33x = 783,754,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,754,003.56/32,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.27

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