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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.70, 44,178.63 and 17,868.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.70, 44,178.63 and 17,868.18 is: 24,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.70 : 44,178.63 = 17,868.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.70/44,178.63 = 17,868.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.70x = 44,178.63 × 17,868.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.70x = 789,391,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,391,712.99/32,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.70

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