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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.23, 44,176.88 and 17,865.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.23, 44,176.88 and 17,865.95 is: 24,654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.23 : 44,176.88 = 17,865.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.23/44,176.88 = 17,865.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.23x = 44,176.88 × 17,865.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.23x = 789,261,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,261,753.02/32,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.24

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