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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.21, 44,204.34 and 17,884.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.21, 44,204.34 and 17,884.93 is: 24,681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.21 : 44,204.34 = 17,884.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.21/44,204.34 = 17,884.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.21x = 44,204.34 × 17,884.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.21x = 790,591,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,591,526.60/32,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.14

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