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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.80, 44,180.16 and 17,867.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.80, 44,180.16 and 17,867.77 is: 24,658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.80 : 44,180.16 = 17,867.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.80/44,180.16 = 17,867.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.80x = 44,180.16 × 17,867.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.80x = 789,400,937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,400,937.44/32,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.92

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