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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.56, 44,476.10 and 17,888.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.56, 44,476.10 and 17,888.55 is: 24,685.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.56 : 44,476.10 = 17,888.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.56/44,476.10 = 17,888.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.56x = 44,476.10 × 17,888.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.56x = 795,613,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,613,125.12/32,229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.82

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