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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.06, 44,487.02 and 17,895.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.06, 44,487.02 and 17,895.77 is: 24,697.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.06 : 44,487.02 = 17,895.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.06/44,487.02 = 17,895.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.06x = 44,487.02 × 17,895.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.06x = 796,129,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,129,467.04/32,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.62

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