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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.26, 44,176.96 and 17,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.26, 44,176.96 and 17,865.12 is: 24,653.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.26 : 44,176.96 = 17,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.26/44,176.96 = 17,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.26x = 44,176.96 × 17,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.26x = 789,226,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,226,470.75/32,012.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.88

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