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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.79, 44,477.79 and 17,889.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.79, 44,477.79 and 17,889.78 is: 24,687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.79 : 44,477.79 = 17,889.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.79/44,477.79 = 17,889.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.79x = 44,477.79 × 17,889.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.79x = 795,697,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,697,877.99/32,230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.51

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