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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.84, 44,194.50 and 17,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.84, 44,194.50 and 17,878.84 is: 24,671.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.84 : 44,194.50 = 17,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.84/44,194.50 = 17,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.84x = 44,194.50 × 17,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.84x = 790,146,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,146,394.38/32,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.38

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