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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.82, 44,484.12 and 17,894.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.82, 44,484.12 and 17,894.86 is: 24,694.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.82 : 44,484.12 = 17,894.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.82/44,484.12 = 17,894.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.82x = 44,484.12 × 17,894.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.82x = 796,036,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,036,988.41/32,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.94

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