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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.28, 44,476.94 and 17,890.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.28, 44,476.94 and 17,890.07 is: 24,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.28 : 44,476.94 = 17,890.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.28/44,476.94 = 17,890.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.28x = 44,476.94 × 17,890.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.28x = 795,695,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,695,569.99/32,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.83

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