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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.49, 44,169.19 and 17,863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.49, 44,169.19 and 17,863.30 is: 24,648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.49 : 44,169.19 = 17,863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.49/44,169.19 = 17,863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.49x = 44,169.19 × 17,863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.49x = 789,007,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,007,491.73/32,010.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,648.40

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