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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.90, 44,175 and 17,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.90, 44,175 and 17,863.76 is: 24,651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.90 : 44,175 = 17,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.90/44,175 = 17,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.90x = 44,175 × 17,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.90x = 789,131,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,131,598.00/32,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.97

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