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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.35, 44,191.77 and 17,878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.35, 44,191.77 and 17,878.09 is: 24,670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.35 : 44,191.77 = 17,878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.35/44,191.77 = 17,878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.35x = 44,191.77 × 17,878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.35x = 790,064,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,064,441.32/32,024.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.74

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