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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.68, 44,208.66 and 17,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.68, 44,208.66 and 17,886.22 is: 24,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.68 : 44,208.66 = 17,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.68/44,208.66 = 17,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.68x = 44,208.66 × 17,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.68x = 790,725,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,725,818.67/32,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.20

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