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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.79, 44,205.27 and 17,889.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.79, 44,205.27 and 17,889.23 is: 24,684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.79 : 44,205.27 = 17,889.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.79/44,205.27 = 17,889.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.79x = 44,205.27 × 17,889.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.79x = 790,798,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,798,242.24/32,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.84

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