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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,036.63, 44,210.36 and 17,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,036.63, 44,210.36 and 17,889.48 is: 24,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,036.63 : 44,210.36 = 17,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,036.63/44,210.36 = 17,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,036.63x = 44,210.36 × 17,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,036.63x = 790,900,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,900,261.57/32,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.38

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