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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.76, 44,175.72 and 17,866.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.76, 44,175.72 and 17,866.36 is: 24,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.76 : 44,175.72 = 17,866.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.76/44,175.72 = 17,866.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.76x = 44,175.72 × 17,866.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.76x = 789,259,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,259,316.78/32,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.06

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