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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.48, 44,173.92 and 17,864.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.48, 44,173.92 and 17,864.08 is: 24,653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.48 : 44,173.92 = 17,864.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.48/44,173.92 = 17,864.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.48x = 44,173.92 × 17,864.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.48x = 789,126,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,126,440.79/32,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.67

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