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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,036.99, 44,212.23 and 17,890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,036.99, 44,212.23 and 17,890.74 is: 24,689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,036.99 : 44,212.23 = 17,890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,036.99/44,212.23 = 17,890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,036.99x = 44,212.23 × 17,890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,036.99x = 790,989,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,989,511.75/32,036.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.89

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