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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.96, 44,176.84 and 17,864.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.96, 44,176.84 and 17,864.50 is: 24,653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.96 : 44,176.84 = 17,864.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.96/44,176.84 = 17,864.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.96x = 44,176.84 × 17,864.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.96x = 789,197,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,197,158.18/32,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.20

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