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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.12, 44,197.20 and 17,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.12, 44,197.20 and 17,878.26 is: 24,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.12 : 44,197.20 = 17,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.12/44,197.20 = 17,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.12x = 44,197.20 × 17,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.12x = 790,169,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,169,032.87/32,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.10

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