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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.56, 44,490.80 and 17,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.56, 44,490.80 and 17,901.02 is: 24,702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.56 : 44,490.80 = 17,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.56/44,490.80 = 17,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.56x = 44,490.80 × 17,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.56x = 796,430,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,430,700.62/32,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.76

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