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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.28, 44,475.56 and 17,889.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.28, 44,475.56 and 17,889.07 is: 24,686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.28 : 44,475.56 = 17,889.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.28/44,475.56 = 17,889.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.28x = 44,475.56 × 17,889.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.28x = 795,626,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,626,430.75/32,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.44

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