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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.21, 44,202.96 and 17,883.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.21, 44,202.96 and 17,883.93 is: 24,679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.21 : 44,202.96 = 17,883.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.21/44,202.96 = 17,883.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.21x = 44,202.96 × 17,883.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.21x = 790,522,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,522,642.43/32,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.76

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