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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.88, 44,211.15 and 17,887.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.88, 44,211.15 and 17,887.50 is: 24,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.88 : 44,211.15 = 17,887.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.88/44,211.15 = 17,887.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.88x = 44,211.15 × 17,887.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.88x = 790,826,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,826,945.63/32,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.20

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