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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,245.09, 44,496.95 and 17,905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,245.09, 44,496.95 and 17,905.66 is: 24,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,245.09 : 44,496.95 = 17,905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,245.09/44,496.95 = 17,905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,245.09x = 44,496.95 × 17,905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,245.09x = 796,747,056.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,747,056.97/32,245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.10

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