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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.56, 44,484.37 and 17,894.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.56, 44,484.37 and 17,894.56 is: 24,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.56 : 44,484.37 = 17,894.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.56/44,484.37 = 17,894.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.56x = 44,484.37 × 17,894.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.56x = 796,028,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,028,228.03/32,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.10

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