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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.31, 44,478.51 and 17,890.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.31, 44,478.51 and 17,890.30 is: 24,688.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.31 : 44,478.51 = 17,890.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.31/44,478.51 = 17,890.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.31x = 44,478.51 × 17,890.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.31x = 795,733,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,733,887.45/32,231.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.23

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