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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.54, 44,199.48 and 17,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.54, 44,199.48 and 17,881.92 is: 24,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.54 : 44,199.48 = 17,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.54/44,199.48 = 17,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.54x = 44,199.48 × 17,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.54x = 790,371,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,371,565.40/32,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,677.10

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