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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,036.97, 44,211.72 and 17,889.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,036.97, 44,211.72 and 17,889.78 is: 24,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,036.97 : 44,211.72 = 17,889.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,036.97/44,211.72 = 17,889.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,036.97x = 44,211.72 × 17,889.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,036.97x = 790,937,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,937,944.22/32,036.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.29

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