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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.17, 44,169.95 and 17,863.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.17, 44,169.95 and 17,863.61 is: 24,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.17 : 44,169.95 = 17,863.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.17/44,169.95 = 17,863.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.17x = 44,169.95 × 17,863.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.17x = 789,034,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,034,584.33/32,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.50

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