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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.31, 44,198.36 and 17,879.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.31, 44,198.36 and 17,879.15 is: 24,674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.31 : 44,198.36 = 17,879.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.31/44,198.36 = 17,879.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.31x = 44,198.36 × 17,879.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.31x = 790,229,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,229,018.80/32,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.37

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