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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.68, 44,201.76 and 17,881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.68, 44,201.76 and 17,881.22 is: 24,677.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.68 : 44,201.76 = 17,881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.68/44,201.76 = 17,881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.68x = 44,201.76 × 17,881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.68x = 790,381,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,381,394.95/32,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,677.30

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