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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.16, 44,206.74 and 17,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.16, 44,206.74 and 17,886.60 is: 24,684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.16 : 44,206.74 = 17,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.16/44,206.74 = 17,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.16x = 44,206.74 × 17,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.16x = 790,708,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,708,275.68/32,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.05

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