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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.15, 44,207.72 and 17,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.15, 44,207.72 and 17,886 is: 24,683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.15 : 44,207.72 = 17,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.15/44,207.72 = 17,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.15x = 44,207.72 × 17,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.15x = 790,699,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,699,324.64/32,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.78

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