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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.68, 44,188.56 and 17,877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.68, 44,188.56 and 17,877.12 is: 24,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.68 : 44,188.56 = 17,877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.68/44,188.56 = 17,877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.68x = 44,188.56 × 17,877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.68x = 789,964,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,964,189.75/32,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.13

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