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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.85, 44,189.70 and 17,876.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.85, 44,189.70 and 17,876.59 is: 24,668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.85 : 44,189.70 = 17,876.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.85/44,189.70 = 17,876.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.85x = 44,189.70 × 17,876.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.85x = 789,961,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,961,149.12/32,022.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.67

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