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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.06, 44,181.09 and 17,867.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.06, 44,181.09 and 17,867.22 is: 24,658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.06 : 44,181.09 = 17,867.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.06/44,181.09 = 17,867.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.06x = 44,181.09 × 17,867.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.06x = 789,393,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,393,254.87/32,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.48

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