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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.12, 44,476.88 and 17,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.12, 44,476.88 and 17,889.12 is: 24,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.12 : 44,476.88 = 17,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.12/44,476.88 = 17,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.12x = 44,476.88 × 17,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.12x = 795,652,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,652,029.35/32,230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.60

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