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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.06, 44,202.85 and 17,883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.06, 44,202.85 and 17,883.90 is: 24,679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.06 : 44,202.85 = 17,883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.06/44,202.85 = 17,883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.06x = 44,202.85 × 17,883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.06x = 790,519,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,519,349.12/32,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.77

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