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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.56, 44,477.48 and 17,889.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.56, 44,477.48 and 17,889.55 is: 24,687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.56 : 44,477.48 = 17,889.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.56/44,477.48 = 17,889.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.56x = 44,477.48 × 17,889.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.56x = 795,682,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,682,102.33/32,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.19

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