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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.74, 44,170.92 and 17,864.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.74, 44,170.92 and 17,864.55 is: 24,650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.74 : 44,170.92 = 17,864.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.74/44,170.92 = 17,864.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.74x = 44,170.92 × 17,864.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.74x = 789,093,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,093,608.89/32,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.13

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