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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.68, 44,199 and 17,879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.68, 44,199 and 17,879.22 is: 24,674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.68 : 44,199 = 17,879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.68/44,199 = 17,879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.68x = 44,199 × 17,879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.68x = 790,243,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,243,644.78/32,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.54

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