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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.28, 44,204.46 and 17,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.28, 44,204.46 and 17,888.48 is: 24,686.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.28 : 44,204.46 = 17,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.28/44,204.46 = 17,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.28x = 44,204.46 × 17,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.28x = 790,750,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,750,598.62/32,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.05

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