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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,012.96, 44,176.10 and 17,866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,012.96, 44,176.10 and 17,866.72 is: 24,655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,012.96 : 44,176.10 = 17,866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,012.96/44,176.10 = 17,866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,012.96x = 44,176.10 × 17,866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,012.96x = 789,281,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,281,788.51/32,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.07

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