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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.18, 44,178.75 and 17,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.18, 44,178.75 and 17,865.72 is: 24,655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.18 : 44,178.75 = 17,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.18/44,178.75 = 17,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.18x = 44,178.75 × 17,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.18x = 789,285,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,285,177.45/32,013.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.01

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