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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,242.93, 44,497.89 and 17,903.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,242.93, 44,497.89 and 17,903.65 is: 24,708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,242.93 : 44,497.89 = 17,903.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,242.93/44,497.89 = 17,903.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,242.93x = 44,497.89 × 17,903.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,242.93x = 796,674,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,674,537.05/32,242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.51

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