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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,020.68, 44,184.44 and 17,874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,020.68, 44,184.44 and 17,874.12 is: 24,664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,020.68 : 44,184.44 = 17,874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,020.68/44,184.44 = 17,874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,020.68x = 44,184.44 × 17,874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,020.68x = 789,757,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,757,982.69/32,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.00

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