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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.01, 44,177.49 and 17,672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.01, 44,177.49 and 17,672.76 is: 24,388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.01 : 44,177.49 = 17,672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.01/44,177.49 = 17,672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.01x = 44,177.49 × 17,672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.01x = 780,738,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,738,178.17/32,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.91

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