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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.15, 44,486.60 and 17,896.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.15, 44,486.60 and 17,896.14 is: 24,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.15 : 44,486.60 = 17,896.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.15/44,486.60 = 17,896.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.15x = 44,486.60 × 17,896.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.15x = 796,138,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,138,332.24/32,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,696.30

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