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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.28, 44,205.84 and 17,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.28, 44,205.84 and 17,889.48 is: 24,687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.28 : 44,205.84 = 17,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.28/44,205.84 = 17,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.28x = 44,205.84 × 17,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.28x = 790,819,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,819,490.56/32,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.43

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