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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.81, 44,177.69 and 17,865.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.81, 44,177.69 and 17,865.35 is: 24,654.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.81 : 44,177.69 = 17,865.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.81/44,177.69 = 17,865.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.81x = 44,177.69 × 17,865.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.81x = 789,249,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,249,804.71/32,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.19

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