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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.12, 44,201.70 and 17,884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.12, 44,201.70 and 17,884.44 is: 24,682.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.12 : 44,201.70 = 17,884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.12/44,201.70 = 17,884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.12x = 44,201.70 × 17,884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.12x = 790,522,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,522,651.55/32,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.14

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