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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.04, 44,475.38 and 17,888.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.04, 44,475.38 and 17,888.02 is: 24,685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.04 : 44,475.38 = 17,888.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.04/44,475.38 = 17,888.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.04x = 44,475.38 × 17,888.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.04x = 795,576,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,576,486.95/32,229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.08

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