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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.06, 44,195.25 and 17,876.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.06, 44,195.25 and 17,876.90 is: 24,671.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.06 : 44,195.25 = 17,876.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.06/44,195.25 = 17,876.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.06x = 44,195.25 × 17,876.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.06x = 790,074,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,074,064.73/32,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.26

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