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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.69, 44,176.13 and 17,864.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.69, 44,176.13 and 17,864.23 is: 24,652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.69 : 44,176.13 = 17,864.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.69/44,176.13 = 17,864.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.69x = 44,176.13 × 17,864.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.69x = 789,172,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,172,370.61/32,011.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.63

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