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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.68, 44,187.20 and 17,876.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.68, 44,187.20 and 17,876.12 is: 24,666.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.68 : 44,187.20 = 17,876.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.68/44,187.20 = 17,876.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.68x = 44,187.20 × 17,876.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.68x = 789,895,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,895,689.66/32,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,666.76

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