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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.52, 44,481.36 and 17,895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.52, 44,481.36 and 17,895.12 is: 24,694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.52 : 44,481.36 = 17,895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.52/44,481.36 = 17,895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.52x = 44,481.36 × 17,895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.52x = 795,999,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,999,274.96/32,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.00

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