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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.22, 44,180.68 and 17,675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.22, 44,180.68 and 17,675.81 is: 24,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.22 : 44,180.68 = 17,675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.22/44,180.68 = 17,675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.22x = 44,180.68 × 17,675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.22x = 780,929,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,929,305.35/32,013.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.97

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