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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,036.79, 44,206.65 and 17,890.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,036.79, 44,206.65 and 17,890.23 is: 24,686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,036.79 : 44,206.65 = 17,890.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,036.79/44,206.65 = 17,890.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,036.79x = 44,206.65 × 17,890.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,036.79x = 790,867,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,867,136.03/32,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.22

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