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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.95, 44,204.18 and 17,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.95, 44,204.18 and 17,885.30 is: 24,681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.95 : 44,204.18 = 17,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.95/44,204.18 = 17,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.95x = 44,204.18 × 17,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.95x = 790,605,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,605,020.55/32,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.76

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