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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.87, 44,176.41 and 17,864.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.87, 44,176.41 and 17,864.71 is: 24,653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.87 : 44,176.41 = 17,864.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.87/44,176.41 = 17,864.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.87x = 44,176.41 × 17,864.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.87x = 789,198,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,198,532.61/32,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.31

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