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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.93, 44,177.17 and 17,671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.93, 44,177.17 and 17,671.72 is: 24,387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.93 : 44,177.17 = 17,671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.93/44,177.17 = 17,671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.93x = 44,177.17 × 17,671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.93x = 780,686,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,686,715.48/32,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.37

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