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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,021.85, 44,188.32 and 17,875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,021.85, 44,188.32 and 17,875.59 is: 24,667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,021.85 : 44,188.32 = 17,875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,021.85/44,188.32 = 17,875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,021.85x = 44,188.32 × 17,875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,021.85x = 789,892,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,892,291.11/32,021.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,667.29

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