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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.80, 44,171.62 and 17,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.80, 44,171.62 and 17,863.40 is: 24,651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.80 : 44,171.62 = 17,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.80/44,171.62 = 17,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.80x = 44,171.62 × 17,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.80x = 789,055,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,055,316.71/32,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.97

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