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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.06, 44,176.65 and 17,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.06, 44,176.65 and 17,864.60 is: 24,653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.06 : 44,176.65 = 17,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.06/44,176.65 = 17,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.06x = 44,176.65 × 17,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.06x = 789,198,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,198,181.59/32,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.15

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