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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.88, 44,190.84 and 17,877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.88, 44,190.84 and 17,877.04 is: 24,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.88 : 44,190.84 = 17,877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.88/44,190.84 = 17,877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.88x = 44,190.84 × 17,877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.88x = 790,001,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,001,414.31/32,022.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.91

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