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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.28, 44,179.03 and 17,673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.28, 44,179.03 and 17,673.07 is: 24,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.28 : 44,179.03 = 17,673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.28/44,179.03 = 17,673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.28x = 44,179.03 × 17,673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.28x = 780,779,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,779,001.36/32,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.23

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