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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.95, 44,199.95 and 17,881.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.95, 44,199.95 and 17,881.79 is: 24,676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.95 : 44,199.95 = 17,881.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.95/44,199.95 = 17,881.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.95x = 44,199.95 × 17,881.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.95x = 790,373,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,373,913.50/32,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.86

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