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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.00, 44,175.35 and 17,671.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.00, 44,175.35 and 17,671.39 is: 24,388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.00 : 44,175.35 = 17,671.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.00/44,175.35 = 17,671.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.00x = 44,175.35 × 17,671.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.00x = 780,639,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,639,771.98/32,009.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.14

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