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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.60, 44,192.52 and 17,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.60, 44,192.52 and 17,876.44 is: 24,669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.60 : 44,192.52 = 17,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.60/44,192.52 = 17,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.60x = 44,192.52 × 17,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.60x = 790,004,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,004,987.47/32,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.46

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