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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,237.76, 44,490.76 and 17,898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,237.76, 44,490.76 and 17,898.92 is: 24,701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,237.76 : 44,490.76 = 17,898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,237.76/44,490.76 = 17,898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,237.76x = 44,490.76 × 17,898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,237.76x = 796,336,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,336,553.98/32,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.98

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