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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.37, 44,177.10 and 17,865.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.37, 44,177.10 and 17,865.21 is: 24,654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.37 : 44,177.10 = 17,865.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.37/44,177.10 = 17,865.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.37x = 44,177.10 × 17,865.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.37x = 789,233,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,233,168.69/32,012.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.01

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