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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.03, 44,474 and 17,887.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.03, 44,474 and 17,887.03 is: 24,683.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.03 : 44,474 = 17,887.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.03/44,474 = 17,887.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.03x = 44,474 × 17,887.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.03x = 795,507,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,507,772.22/32,228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.72

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