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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.85, 44,191.08 and 17,877.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.85, 44,191.08 and 17,877.59 is: 24,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.85 : 44,191.08 = 17,877.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.85/44,191.08 = 17,877.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.85x = 44,191.08 × 17,877.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.85x = 790,030,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,030,009.90/32,023.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.05

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