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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.21, 44,190.54 and 17,874.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.21, 44,190.54 and 17,874.93 is: 24,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.21 : 44,190.54 = 17,874.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.21/44,190.54 = 17,874.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.21x = 44,190.54 × 17,874.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.21x = 789,902,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,902,809.16/32,022.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,667.34

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