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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.88, 44,477.91 and 17,889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.88, 44,477.91 and 17,889.86 is: 24,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.88 : 44,477.91 = 17,889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.88/44,477.91 = 17,889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.88x = 44,477.91 × 17,889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.88x = 795,703,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,703,582.99/32,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.62

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