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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.36, 44,197.28 and 17,882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.36, 44,197.28 and 17,882.10 is: 24,676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.36 : 44,197.28 = 17,882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.36/44,197.28 = 17,882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.36x = 44,197.28 × 17,882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.36x = 790,340,180.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,340,180.69/32,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.26

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