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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.31, 44,199.74 and 17,880.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.31, 44,199.74 and 17,880.15 is: 24,675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.31 : 44,199.74 = 17,880.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.31/44,199.74 = 17,880.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.31x = 44,199.74 × 17,880.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.31x = 790,297,891.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,297,891.76/32,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.75

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