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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.03, 44,224.11 and 17,898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.03, 44,224.11 and 17,898.84 is: 24,700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.03 : 44,224.11 = 17,898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.03/44,224.11 = 17,898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.03x = 44,224.11 × 17,898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.03x = 791,560,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,560,269.03/32,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.73

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