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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.25, 44,177.97 and 17,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.25, 44,177.97 and 17,673.84 is: 24,391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.25 : 44,177.97 = 17,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.25/44,177.97 = 17,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.25x = 44,177.97 × 17,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.25x = 780,794,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,794,333.96/32,011.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.25

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