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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.20, 44,195.93 and 17,877.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.20, 44,195.93 and 17,877.31 is: 24,669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.20 : 44,195.93 = 17,877.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.20/44,195.93 = 17,877.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.20x = 44,195.93 × 17,877.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.20x = 790,104,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,104,208.51/32,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.79

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