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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.62, 44,178.62 and 17,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.62, 44,178.62 and 17,868.20 is: 24,658.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.62 : 44,178.62 = 17,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.62/44,178.62 = 17,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.62x = 44,178.62 × 17,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.62x = 789,392,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,392,107.65/32,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.78

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