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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.68, 44,204.52 and 17,883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.68, 44,204.52 and 17,883.22 is: 24,680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.68 : 44,204.52 = 17,883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.68/44,204.52 = 17,883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.68x = 44,204.52 × 17,883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.68x = 790,519,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,519,156.15/32,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.06

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