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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.54, 44,209.08 and 17,888.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.54, 44,209.08 and 17,888.38 is: 24,685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.54 : 44,209.08 = 17,888.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.54/44,209.08 = 17,888.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.54x = 44,209.08 × 17,888.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.54x = 790,828,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,828,822.49/32,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.98

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