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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.92, 44,224.68 and 17,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.92, 44,224.68 and 17,898 is: 24,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.92 : 44,224.68 = 17,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.92/44,224.68 = 17,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.92x = 44,224.68 × 17,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.92x = 791,533,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,533,322.64/32,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.43

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