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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.55, 44,479.48 and 17,893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.55, 44,479.48 and 17,893.91 is: 24,695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.55 : 44,479.48 = 17,893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.55/44,479.48 = 17,893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.55x = 44,479.48 × 17,893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.55x = 795,911,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,911,911.98/32,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.10

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