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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.84, 44,477.10 and 17,889.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.84, 44,477.10 and 17,889.02 is: 24,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.84 : 44,477.10 = 17,889.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.84/44,477.10 = 17,889.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.84x = 44,477.10 × 17,889.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.84x = 795,651,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,651,675.85/32,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.33

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