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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.10, 44,197.98 and 17,879.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.10, 44,197.98 and 17,879.90 is: 24,675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.10 : 44,197.98 = 17,879.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.10/44,197.98 = 17,879.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.10x = 44,197.98 × 17,879.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.10x = 790,255,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,255,462.60/32,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.36

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