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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.40, 44,173.36 and 17,865.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.40, 44,173.36 and 17,865.64 is: 24,654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.40 : 44,173.36 = 17,865.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.40/44,173.36 = 17,865.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.40x = 44,173.36 × 17,865.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.40x = 789,185,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,185,347.35/32,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.03

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