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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.70, 44,180.01 and 17,869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.70, 44,180.01 and 17,869.18 is: 24,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.70 : 44,180.01 = 17,869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.70/44,180.01 = 17,869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.70x = 44,180.01 × 17,869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.70x = 789,460,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,460,551.09/32,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.08

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