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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.34, 44,477.18 and 17,889.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.34, 44,477.18 and 17,889.33 is: 24,686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.34 : 44,477.18 = 17,889.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.34/44,477.18 = 17,889.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.34x = 44,477.18 × 17,889.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.34x = 795,666,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,666,861.04/32,230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.89

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