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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.08, 44,178.22 and 17,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.08, 44,178.22 and 17,672.66 is: 24,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.08 : 44,178.22 = 17,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.08/44,178.22 = 17,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.08x = 44,178.22 × 17,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.08x = 780,746,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,746,352.21/32,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.35

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