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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.48, 44,178.12 and 17,865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.48, 44,178.12 and 17,865.96 is: 24,654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.48 : 44,178.12 = 17,865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.48/44,178.12 = 17,865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.48x = 44,178.12 × 17,865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.48x = 789,284,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,284,524.80/32,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.76

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