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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.67, 44,201.02 and 17,883.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.67, 44,201.02 and 17,883.43 is: 24,679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.67 : 44,201.02 = 17,883.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.67/44,201.02 = 17,883.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.67x = 44,201.02 × 17,883.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.67x = 790,465,847.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,465,847.10/32,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.18

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