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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.10, 44,187.28 and 17,874.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.10, 44,187.28 and 17,874.84 is: 24,666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.10 : 44,187.28 = 17,874.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.10/44,187.28 = 17,874.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.10x = 44,187.28 × 17,874.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.10x = 789,840,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,840,560.04/32,021.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,666.25

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