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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.09, 44,476.83 and 17,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.09, 44,476.83 and 17,889.08 is: 24,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.09 : 44,476.83 = 17,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.09/44,476.83 = 17,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.09x = 44,476.83 × 17,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.09x = 795,649,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,649,570.02/32,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.55

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