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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.38, 44,174.58 and 17,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.38, 44,174.58 and 17,863.28 is: 24,651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.38 : 44,174.58 = 17,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.38/44,174.58 = 17,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.38x = 44,174.58 × 17,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.38x = 789,102,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,102,891.42/32,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.47

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