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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.06, 44,193.87 and 17,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.06, 44,193.87 and 17,875.90 is: 24,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.06 : 44,193.87 = 17,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.06/44,193.87 = 17,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.06x = 44,193.87 × 17,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.06x = 790,005,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,005,200.73/32,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.88

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