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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.51, 44,179.56 and 17,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.51, 44,179.56 and 17,674.26 is: 24,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.51 : 44,179.56 = 17,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.51/44,179.56 = 17,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.51x = 44,179.56 × 17,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.51x = 780,841,030.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,841,030.13/32,013.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,390.98

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