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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.06, 44,200.09 and 17,881.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.06, 44,200.09 and 17,881.90 is: 24,677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.06 : 44,200.09 = 17,881.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.06/44,200.09 = 17,881.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.06x = 44,200.09 × 17,881.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.06x = 790,381,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,381,589.37/32,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,677.01

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