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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.95, 44,201.42 and 17,883.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.95, 44,201.42 and 17,883.30 is: 24,679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.95 : 44,201.42 = 17,883.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.95/44,201.42 = 17,883.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.95x = 44,201.42 × 17,883.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.95x = 790,467,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,467,164.87/32,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.00

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