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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.04, 44,478.16 and 17,890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.04, 44,478.16 and 17,890.04 is: 24,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.04 : 44,478.16 = 17,890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.04/44,478.16 = 17,890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.04x = 44,478.16 × 17,890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.04x = 795,716,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,716,061.53/32,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.88

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