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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.41, 44,176.38 and 17,673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.41, 44,176.38 and 17,673.37 is: 24,388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.41 : 44,176.38 = 17,673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.41/44,176.38 = 17,673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.41x = 44,176.38 × 17,673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.41x = 780,745,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,745,509.00/32,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.84

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