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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.26, 44,477.25 and 17,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.26, 44,477.25 and 17,890.08 is: 24,688.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.26 : 44,477.25 = 17,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.26/44,477.25 = 17,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.26x = 44,477.25 × 17,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.26x = 795,701,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,701,560.68/32,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.03

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