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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.81, 44,480.57 and 17,891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.81, 44,480.57 and 17,891.81 is: 24,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.81 : 44,480.57 = 17,891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.81/44,480.57 = 17,891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.81x = 44,480.57 × 17,891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.81x = 795,837,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,837,729.46/32,232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.30

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