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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.29, 44,192.16 and 17,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.29, 44,192.16 and 17,879.73 is: 24,671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.29 : 44,192.16 = 17,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.29/44,192.16 = 17,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.29x = 44,192.16 × 17,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.29x = 790,143,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,143,888.92/32,026.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.73

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