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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,034.68, 44,210.04 and 17,887.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,034.68, 44,210.04 and 17,887.22 is: 24,685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,034.68 : 44,210.04 = 17,887.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,034.68/44,210.04 = 17,887.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,034.68x = 44,210.04 × 17,887.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,034.68x = 790,794,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,794,711.69/32,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.58

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