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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.86, 44,199.35 and 17,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.86, 44,199.35 and 17,883.60 is: 24,678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.86 : 44,199.35 = 17,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.86/44,199.35 = 17,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.86x = 44,199.35 × 17,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.86x = 790,443,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,443,495.66/32,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.33

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