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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.48, 44,206.24 and 17,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.48, 44,206.24 and 17,886.32 is: 24,683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.48 : 44,206.24 = 17,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.48/44,206.24 = 17,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.48x = 44,206.24 × 17,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.48x = 790,686,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,686,954.64/32,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.14

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