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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.60, 44,192.11 and 17,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.60, 44,192.11 and 17,878.34 is: 24,671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.60 : 44,192.11 = 17,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.60/44,192.11 = 17,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.60x = 44,192.11 × 17,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.60x = 790,081,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,081,567.90/32,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.08

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