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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,020.27, 44,190.41 and 17,682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,020.27, 44,190.41 and 17,682.84 is: 24,403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,020.27 : 44,190.41 = 17,682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,020.27/44,190.41 = 17,682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,020.27x = 44,190.41 × 17,682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,020.27x = 781,411,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,411,861.15/32,020.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.66

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