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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.16, 44,209.50 and 17,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.16, 44,209.50 and 17,888.60 is: 24,686.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.16 : 44,209.50 = 17,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.16/44,209.50 = 17,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.16x = 44,209.50 × 17,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.16x = 790,846,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,846,061.70/32,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.81

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