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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.84, 44,174.70 and 17,862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.84, 44,174.70 and 17,862.84 is: 24,650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.84 : 44,174.70 = 17,862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.84/44,174.70 = 17,862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.84x = 44,174.70 × 17,862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.84x = 789,085,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,085,598.15/32,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.57

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