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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.88, 44,178.84 and 17,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.88, 44,178.84 and 17,869.20 is: 24,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.88 : 44,178.84 = 17,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.88/44,178.84 = 17,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.88x = 44,178.84 × 17,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.88x = 789,440,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,440,527.73/32,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.09

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