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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.97, 44,197.74 and 17,686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.97, 44,197.74 and 17,686.92 is: 24,407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.97 : 44,197.74 = 17,686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.97/44,197.74 = 17,686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.97x = 44,197.74 × 17,686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.97x = 781,721,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,721,891.56/32,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,407.48

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