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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.88, 44,193.60 and 17,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.88, 44,193.60 and 17,879.04 is: 24,672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.88 : 44,193.60 = 17,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.88/44,193.60 = 17,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.88x = 44,193.60 × 17,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.88x = 790,139,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,139,142.14/32,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.67

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