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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.72, 44,204.47 and 17,884.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.72, 44,204.47 and 17,884.53 is: 24,681.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.72 : 44,204.47 = 17,884.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.72/44,204.47 = 17,884.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.72x = 44,204.47 × 17,884.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.72x = 790,576,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,576,125.14/32,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.04

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