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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.84, 44,176.26 and 17,863.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.84, 44,176.26 and 17,863.32 is: 24,652.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.84 : 44,176.26 = 17,863.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.84/44,176.26 = 17,863.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.84x = 44,176.26 × 17,863.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.84x = 789,134,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,134,668.78/32,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.11

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