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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010, 44,176.73 and 17,672.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010, 44,176.73 and 17,672.39 is: 24,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010 : 44,176.73 = 17,672.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010/44,176.73 = 17,672.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010x = 44,176.73 × 17,672.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010x = 780,708,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,708,401.48/32,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.52

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