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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.56, 44,483.91 and 17,896.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.56, 44,483.91 and 17,896.01 is: 24,695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.56 : 44,483.91 = 17,896.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.56/44,483.91 = 17,896.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.56x = 44,483.91 × 17,896.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.56x = 796,084,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,084,498.20/32,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.85

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