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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.09, 44,478.21 and 17,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.09, 44,478.21 and 17,890.08 is: 24,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.09 : 44,478.21 = 17,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.09/44,478.21 = 17,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.09x = 44,478.21 × 17,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.09x = 795,718,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,718,735.16/32,231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.93

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