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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,236.69, 44,485.92 and 17,895.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,236.69, 44,485.92 and 17,895.69 is: 24,695.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,236.69 : 44,485.92 = 17,895.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,236.69/44,485.92 = 17,895.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,236.69x = 44,485.92 × 17,895.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,236.69x = 796,106,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,106,144.21/32,236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.66

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