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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.98, 44,199.07 and 17,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.98, 44,199.07 and 17,881.52 is: 24,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.98 : 44,199.07 = 17,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.98/44,199.07 = 17,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.98x = 44,199.07 × 17,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.98x = 790,346,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,346,288.49/32,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.98

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