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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.36, 44,190.38 and 17,877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.36, 44,190.38 and 17,877.10 is: 24,669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.36 : 44,190.38 = 17,877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.36/44,190.38 = 17,877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.36x = 44,190.38 × 17,877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.36x = 789,995,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,995,842.30/32,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.36

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