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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.49, 44,177.06 and 17,867.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.49, 44,177.06 and 17,867.07 is: 24,657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.49 : 44,177.06 = 17,867.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.49/44,177.06 = 17,867.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.49x = 44,177.06 × 17,867.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.49x = 789,314,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,314,668.08/32,011.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.23

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