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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.63, 44,176.05 and 17,671.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.63, 44,176.05 and 17,671.45 is: 24,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.63 : 44,176.05 = 17,671.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.63/44,176.05 = 17,671.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.63x = 44,176.05 × 17,671.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.63x = 780,654,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,654,858.77/32,011.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.60

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