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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.88, 44,200.74 and 17,884.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.88, 44,200.74 and 17,884.62 is: 24,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.88 : 44,200.74 = 17,884.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.88/44,200.74 = 17,884.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.88x = 44,200.74 × 17,884.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.88x = 790,513,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,513,438.62/32,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.73

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