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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.17, 44,496.33 and 17,903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.17, 44,496.33 and 17,903.26 is: 24,706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.17 : 44,496.33 = 17,903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.17/44,496.33 = 17,903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.17x = 44,496.33 × 17,903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.17x = 796,629,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,629,142.55/32,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.15

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