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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,036.68, 44,212.80 and 17,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,036.68, 44,212.80 and 17,889.22 is: 24,688.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,036.68 : 44,212.80 = 17,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,036.68/44,212.80 = 17,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,036.68x = 44,212.80 × 17,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,036.68x = 790,932,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,932,506.02/32,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.34

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