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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.06, 44,178.20 and 17,673.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.06, 44,178.20 and 17,673.45 is: 24,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.06 : 44,178.20 = 17,673.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.06/44,178.20 = 17,673.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.06x = 44,178.20 × 17,673.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.06x = 780,781,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,781,186.70/32,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,390.98

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