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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.19, 44,486.71 and 17,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.19, 44,486.71 and 17,897.19 is: 24,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.19 : 44,486.71 = 17,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.19/44,486.71 = 17,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.19x = 44,486.71 × 17,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.19x = 796,186,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,186,889.78/32,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.01

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