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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.27, 44,197.85 and 17,880.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.27, 44,197.85 and 17,880.89 is: 24,675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.27 : 44,197.85 = 17,880.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.27/44,197.85 = 17,880.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.27x = 44,197.85 × 17,880.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.27x = 790,296,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,296,717.80/32,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.75

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