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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.76, 44,176.27 and 17,864.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.76, 44,176.27 and 17,864.62 is: 24,653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.76 : 44,176.27 = 17,864.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.76/44,176.27 = 17,864.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.76x = 44,176.27 × 17,864.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.76x = 789,192,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,192,011.02/32,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.19

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