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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.92, 44,179.89 and 17,866.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.92, 44,179.89 and 17,866.46 is: 24,656.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.92 : 44,179.89 = 17,866.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.92/44,179.89 = 17,866.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.92x = 44,179.89 × 17,866.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.92x = 789,338,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,338,237.49/32,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.09

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