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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.69, 44,490.05 and 17,898.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.69, 44,490.05 and 17,898.69 is: 24,699.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.69 : 44,490.05 = 17,898.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.69/44,490.05 = 17,898.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.69x = 44,490.05 × 17,898.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.69x = 796,313,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,313,613.03/32,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.79

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