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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.62, 44,199.33 and 17,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.62, 44,199.33 and 17,881.46 is: 24,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.62 : 44,199.33 = 17,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.62/44,199.33 = 17,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.62x = 44,199.33 × 17,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.62x = 790,348,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,348,617.22/32,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.33

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