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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.84, 44,178.06 and 17,864.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.84, 44,178.06 and 17,864.56 is: 24,654.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.84 : 44,178.06 = 17,864.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.84/44,178.06 = 17,864.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.84x = 44,178.06 × 17,864.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.84x = 789,221,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,221,603.55/32,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.05

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