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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.63, 44,222.96 and 17,898.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.63, 44,222.96 and 17,898.77 is: 24,700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.63 : 44,222.96 = 17,898.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.63/44,222.96 = 17,898.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.63x = 44,222.96 × 17,898.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.63x = 791,536,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,536,745.06/32,045.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.31

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