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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.70, 44,483.04 and 17,894.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.70, 44,483.04 and 17,894.41 is: 24,693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.70 : 44,483.04 = 17,894.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.70/44,483.04 = 17,894.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.70x = 44,483.04 × 17,894.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.70x = 795,997,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,997,755.81/32,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.05

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