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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.76, 44,172.09 and 17,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.76, 44,172.09 and 17,668.59 is: 24,382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.76 : 44,172.09 = 17,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.76/44,172.09 = 17,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.76x = 44,172.09 × 17,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.76x = 780,458,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,458,547.65/32,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.65

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