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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.54, 44,474.40 and 17,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.54, 44,474.40 and 17,890.20 is: 24,687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.54 : 44,474.40 = 17,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.54/44,474.40 = 17,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.54x = 44,474.40 × 17,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.54x = 795,655,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,655,910.88/32,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.16

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