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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.60, 44,203.90 and 17,882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.60, 44,203.90 and 17,882.60 is: 24,678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.60 : 44,203.90 = 17,882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.60/44,203.90 = 17,882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.60x = 44,203.90 × 17,882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.60x = 790,480,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,480,596.34/32,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.92

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