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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.37, 44,198.98 and 17,881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.37, 44,198.98 and 17,881.21 is: 24,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.37 : 44,198.98 = 17,881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.37/44,198.98 = 17,881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.37x = 44,198.98 × 17,881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.37x = 790,331,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,331,354.29/32,028.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.98

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