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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.21, 44,175.04 and 17,862.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.21, 44,175.04 and 17,862.75 is: 24,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.21 : 44,175.04 = 17,862.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.21/44,175.04 = 17,862.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.21x = 44,175.04 × 17,862.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.21x = 789,087,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,087,651.10/32,010.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.12

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