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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.33, 44,177.18 and 17,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.33, 44,177.18 and 17,671.91 is: 24,387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.33 : 44,177.18 = 17,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.33/44,177.18 = 17,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.33x = 44,177.18 × 17,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.33x = 780,694,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,694,939.17/32,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.32

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