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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.31, 44,477.84 and 17,890.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.31, 44,477.84 and 17,890.14 is: 24,688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.31 : 44,477.84 = 17,890.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.31/44,477.84 = 17,890.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.31x = 44,477.84 × 17,890.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.31x = 795,714,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,714,996.01/32,230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.41

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