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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,025.68, 44,195.36 and 17,878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,025.68, 44,195.36 and 17,878.56 is: 24,672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,025.68 : 44,195.36 = 17,878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,025.68/44,195.36 = 17,878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,025.68x = 44,195.36 × 17,878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,025.68x = 790,149,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,149,395.48/32,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.37

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