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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.79, 44,194.23 and 17,881.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.79, 44,194.23 and 17,881.23 is: 24,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.79 : 44,194.23 = 17,881.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.79/44,194.23 = 17,881.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.79x = 44,194.23 × 17,881.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.79x = 790,247,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,247,191.30/32,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,673.80

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