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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.93, 44,484.86 and 17,894.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.93, 44,484.86 and 17,894.93 is: 24,694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.93 : 44,484.86 = 17,894.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.93/44,484.86 = 17,894.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.93x = 44,484.86 × 17,894.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.93x = 796,053,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,053,278.07/32,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.60

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