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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.56, 44,171.63 and 17,863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.56, 44,171.63 and 17,863.13 is: 24,651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.56 : 44,171.63 = 17,863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.56/44,171.63 = 17,863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.56x = 44,171.63 × 17,863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.56x = 789,043,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,043,657.10/32,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.79

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