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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,036.66, 44,212.56 and 17,889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,036.66, 44,212.56 and 17,889.50 is: 24,688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,036.66 : 44,212.56 = 17,889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,036.66/44,212.56 = 17,889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,036.66x = 44,212.56 × 17,889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,036.66x = 790,940,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,940,592.12/32,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.61

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