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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.32, 44,197.70 and 17,880.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.32, 44,197.70 and 17,880.16 is: 24,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.32 : 44,197.70 = 17,880.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.32/44,197.70 = 17,880.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.32x = 44,197.70 × 17,880.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.32x = 790,261,947.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,261,947.63/32,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.62

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