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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.29, 44,190.81 and 17,875.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.29, 44,190.81 and 17,875.13 is: 24,667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.29 : 44,190.81 = 17,875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.29/44,190.81 = 17,875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.29x = 44,190.81 × 17,875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.29x = 789,916,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,916,252.60/32,022.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,667.70

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