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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.30, 44,192.19 and 17,876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.30, 44,192.19 and 17,876.13 is: 24,669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.30 : 44,192.19 = 17,876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.30/44,192.19 = 17,876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.30x = 44,192.19 × 17,876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.30x = 789,985,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,985,112.46/32,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.08

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