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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.05, 44,180.51 and 17,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.05, 44,180.51 and 17,868.02 is: 24,659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.05 : 44,180.51 = 17,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.05/44,180.51 = 17,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.05x = 44,180.51 × 17,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.05x = 789,417,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,417,926.05/32,013.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.26

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