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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.92, 44,178.51 and 17,865.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.92, 44,178.51 and 17,865.46 is: 24,654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.92 : 44,178.51 = 17,865.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.92/44,178.51 = 17,865.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.92x = 44,178.51 × 17,865.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.92x = 789,269,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,269,403.26/32,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.71

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