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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.10, 44,188.20 and 17,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.10, 44,188.20 and 17,873.64 is: 24,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.10 : 44,188.20 = 17,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.10/44,188.20 = 17,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.10x = 44,188.20 × 17,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.10x = 789,803,979.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,803,979.05/32,021.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,665.11

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