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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.80, 44,175.36 and 17,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.80, 44,175.36 and 17,863.68 is: 24,650.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.80 : 44,175.36 = 17,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.80/44,175.36 = 17,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.80x = 44,175.36 × 17,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.80x = 789,134,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,134,494.92/32,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.59

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