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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.56, 44,490.48 and 17,898.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.56, 44,490.48 and 17,898.27 is: 24,701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.56 : 44,490.48 = 17,898.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.56/44,490.48 = 17,898.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.56x = 44,490.48 × 17,898.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.56x = 796,302,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,302,623.47/32,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.08

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