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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.40, 44,196.02 and 17,881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.40, 44,196.02 and 17,881.16 is: 24,675.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.40 : 44,196.02 = 17,881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.40/44,196.02 = 17,881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.40x = 44,196.02 × 17,881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.40x = 790,276,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,276,104.98/32,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.00

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