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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.03, 44,478.14 and 17,890.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.03, 44,478.14 and 17,890.03 is: 24,687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.03 : 44,478.14 = 17,890.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.03/44,478.14 = 17,890.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.03x = 44,478.14 × 17,890.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.03x = 795,715,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,715,258.94/32,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.86

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