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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.21, 44,179.30 and 17,674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.21, 44,179.30 and 17,674.81 is: 24,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.21 : 44,179.30 = 17,674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.21/44,179.30 = 17,674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.21x = 44,179.30 × 17,674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.21x = 780,860,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,860,645.08/32,012.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.59

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