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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.17, 44,171.33 and 17,864.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.17, 44,171.33 and 17,864.61 is: 24,650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.17 : 44,171.33 = 17,864.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.17/44,171.33 = 17,864.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.17x = 44,171.33 × 17,864.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.17x = 789,103,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,103,583.63/32,011.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.88

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