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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.03, 44,476.76 and 17,889.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.03, 44,476.76 and 17,889.03 is: 24,686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.03 : 44,476.76 = 17,889.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.03/44,476.76 = 17,889.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.03x = 44,476.76 × 17,889.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.03x = 795,646,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,646,093.94/32,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.48

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