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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.99, 44,177.75 and 17,867.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.99, 44,177.75 and 17,867.57 is: 24,657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.99 : 44,177.75 = 17,867.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.99/44,177.75 = 17,867.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.99x = 44,177.75 × 17,867.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.99x = 789,349,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,349,040.57/32,011.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.92

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