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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.09, 44,475.45 and 17,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.09, 44,475.45 and 17,888.08 is: 24,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.09 : 44,475.45 = 17,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.09/44,475.45 = 17,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.09x = 44,475.45 × 17,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.09x = 795,580,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,580,463.23/32,229.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.17

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