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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.61, 44,484.42 and 17,894.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.61, 44,484.42 and 17,894.59 is: 24,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.61 : 44,484.42 = 17,894.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.61/44,484.42 = 17,894.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.61x = 44,484.42 × 17,894.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.61x = 796,030,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,030,457.29/32,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.13

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