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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.36, 44,200.04 and 17,884.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.36, 44,200.04 and 17,884.10 is: 24,679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.36 : 44,200.04 = 17,884.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.36/44,200.04 = 17,884.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.36x = 44,200.04 × 17,884.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.36x = 790,477,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,477,935.36/32,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.02

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