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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.80, 44,477.79 and 17,889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.80, 44,477.79 and 17,889.80 is: 24,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.80 : 44,477.79 = 17,889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.80/44,477.79 = 17,889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.80x = 44,477.79 × 17,889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.80x = 795,698,545.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,698,545.15/32,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.52

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