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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.20, 44,180.16 and 17,868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.20, 44,180.16 and 17,868.48 is: 24,661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.20 : 44,180.16 = 17,868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.20/44,180.16 = 17,868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.20x = 44,180.16 × 17,868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.20x = 789,432,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,432,305.36/32,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.13

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