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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.88, 44,179.41 and 17,866.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.88, 44,179.41 and 17,866.78 is: 24,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.88 : 44,179.41 = 17,866.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.88/44,179.41 = 17,866.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.88x = 44,179.41 × 17,866.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.88x = 789,343,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,343,799.00/32,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.30

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