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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.70, 44,477.52 and 17,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.70, 44,477.52 and 17,890.40 is: 24,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.70 : 44,477.52 = 17,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.70/44,477.52 = 17,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.70x = 44,477.52 × 17,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.70x = 795,720,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,720,667.91/32,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.52

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