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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,025.29, 44,194.91 and 17,878.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,025.29, 44,194.91 and 17,878.13 is: 24,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,025.29 : 44,194.91 = 17,878.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,025.29/44,194.91 = 17,878.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,025.29x = 44,194.91 × 17,878.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,025.29x = 790,122,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,122,201.68/32,025.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.82

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