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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.60, 44,189.36 and 17,876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.60, 44,189.36 and 17,876.34 is: 24,668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.60 : 44,189.36 = 17,876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.60/44,189.36 = 17,876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.60x = 44,189.36 × 17,876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.60x = 789,943,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,943,934.36/32,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.33

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