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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.42, 44,179.20 and 17,865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.42, 44,179.20 and 17,865.96 is: 24,655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.42 : 44,179.20 = 17,865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.42/44,179.20 = 17,865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.42x = 44,179.20 × 17,865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.42x = 789,303,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,303,820.03/32,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.40

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