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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.73, 44,189.53 and 17,876.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.73, 44,189.53 and 17,876.47 is: 24,668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.73 : 44,189.53 = 17,876.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.73/44,189.53 = 17,876.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.73x = 44,189.53 × 17,876.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.73x = 789,952,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,952,497.03/32,022.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.50

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