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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.81, 44,199.75 and 17,881.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.81, 44,199.75 and 17,881.65 is: 24,676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.81 : 44,199.75 = 17,881.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.81/44,199.75 = 17,881.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.81x = 44,199.75 × 17,881.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.81x = 790,364,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,364,526.64/32,028.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.68

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