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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.77, 44,479.15 and 17,890.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.77, 44,479.15 and 17,890.77 is: 24,688.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.77 : 44,479.15 = 17,890.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.77/44,479.15 = 17,890.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.77x = 44,479.15 × 17,890.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.77x = 795,766,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,766,242.45/32,231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.88

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