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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.63, 44,177.40 and 17,866.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.63, 44,177.40 and 17,866.17 is: 24,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.63 : 44,177.40 = 17,866.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.63/44,177.40 = 17,866.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.63x = 44,177.40 × 17,866.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.63x = 789,280,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,280,938.56/32,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.53

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