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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,034.97, 44,208.95 and 17,887.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,034.97, 44,208.95 and 17,887.78 is: 24,685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,034.97 : 44,208.95 = 17,887.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,034.97/44,208.95 = 17,887.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,034.97x = 44,208.95 × 17,887.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,034.97x = 790,799,971.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,799,971.63/32,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.52

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