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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.84, 44,220.72 and 17,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.84, 44,220.72 and 17,897.84 is: 24,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.84 : 44,220.72 = 17,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.84/44,220.72 = 17,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.84x = 44,220.72 × 17,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.84x = 791,455,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,455,371.24/32,045.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.60

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