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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.73, 44,190.90 and 17,877.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.73, 44,190.90 and 17,877.47 is: 24,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.73 : 44,190.90 = 17,877.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.73/44,190.90 = 17,877.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.73x = 44,190.90 × 17,877.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.73x = 790,021,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,021,489.02/32,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.88

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