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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.48, 44,176.68 and 17,866.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.48, 44,176.68 and 17,866.08 is: 24,656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.48 : 44,176.68 = 17,866.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.48/44,176.68 = 17,866.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.48x = 44,176.68 × 17,866.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.48x = 789,264,099.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,264,099.01/32,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.43

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