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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.80, 44,221.72 and 17,898.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.80, 44,221.72 and 17,898.36 is: 24,698.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.80 : 44,221.72 = 17,898.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.80/44,221.72 = 17,898.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.80x = 44,221.72 × 17,898.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.80x = 791,496,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,496,264.38/32,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.91

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