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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.81, 44,205.35 and 17,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.81, 44,205.35 and 17,886.16 is: 24,682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.81 : 44,205.35 = 17,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.81/44,205.35 = 17,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.81x = 44,205.35 × 17,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.81x = 790,663,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,663,831.04/32,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.94

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