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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.76, 44,195.24 and 17,686.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.76, 44,195.24 and 17,686.36 is: 24,408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.76 : 44,195.24 = 17,686.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.76/44,195.24 = 17,686.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.76x = 44,195.24 × 17,686.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.76x = 781,652,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,652,924.93/32,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.53

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