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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.87, 44,205.19 and 17,885.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.87, 44,205.19 and 17,885.71 is: 24,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.87 : 44,205.19 = 17,885.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.87/44,205.19 = 17,885.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.87x = 44,205.19 × 17,885.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.87x = 790,641,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,641,319.98/32,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.19

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