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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,025.24, 44,189.46 and 17,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,025.24, 44,189.46 and 17,878.14 is: 24,668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,025.24 : 44,189.46 = 17,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,025.24/44,189.46 = 17,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,025.24x = 44,189.46 × 17,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,025.24x = 790,025,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,025,352.40/32,025.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.83

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