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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.77, 44,477.77 and 17,889.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.77, 44,477.77 and 17,889.77 is: 24,687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.77 : 44,477.77 = 17,889.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.77/44,477.77 = 17,889.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.77x = 44,477.77 × 17,889.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.77x = 795,697,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,697,075.41/32,230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.50

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