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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.59, 44,496.91 and 17,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.59, 44,496.91 and 17,903.68 is: 24,706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.59 : 44,496.91 = 17,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.59/44,496.91 = 17,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.59x = 44,496.91 × 17,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.59x = 796,658,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,658,348.11/32,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.73

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