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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.56, 44,198.70 and 17,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.56, 44,198.70 and 17,879.40 is: 24,674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.56 : 44,198.70 = 17,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.56/44,198.70 = 17,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.56x = 44,198.70 × 17,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.56x = 790,246,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,246,236.78/32,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.71

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