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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,019.08, 44,186.28 and 17,871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,019.08, 44,186.28 and 17,871.92 is: 24,663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,019.08 : 44,186.28 = 17,871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,019.08/44,186.28 = 17,871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,019.08x = 44,186.28 × 17,871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,019.08x = 789,693,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,693,661.26/32,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.22

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