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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.24, 44,176.93 and 17,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.24, 44,176.93 and 17,865.08 is: 24,653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.24 : 44,176.93 = 17,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.24/44,176.93 = 17,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.24x = 44,176.93 × 17,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.24x = 789,224,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,224,388.60/32,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.83

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