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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.24, 44,174.17 and 17,863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.24, 44,174.17 and 17,863.08 is: 24,651.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.24 : 44,174.17 = 17,863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.24/44,174.17 = 17,863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.24x = 44,174.17 × 17,863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.24x = 789,086,687.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,086,687.99/32,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.07

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