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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.07, 44,479.26 and 17,891.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.07, 44,479.26 and 17,891.18 is: 24,690.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.07 : 44,479.26 = 17,891.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.07/44,479.26 = 17,891.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.07x = 44,479.26 × 17,891.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.07x = 795,786,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,786,663.76/32,231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.05

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