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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.85, 44,192.46 and 17,878.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.85, 44,192.46 and 17,878.59 is: 24,671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.85 : 44,192.46 = 17,878.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.85/44,192.46 = 17,878.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.85x = 44,192.46 × 17,878.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.85x = 790,098,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,098,873.43/32,024.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.43

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