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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.10, 44,193.21 and 17,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.10, 44,193.21 and 17,876.94 is: 24,670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.10 : 44,193.21 = 17,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.10/44,193.21 = 17,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.10x = 44,193.21 × 17,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.10x = 790,039,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,039,363.58/32,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.15

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