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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.04, 44,179.36 and 17,673.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.04, 44,179.36 and 17,673.86 is: 24,389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.04 : 44,179.36 = 17,673.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.04/44,179.36 = 17,673.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.04x = 44,179.36 × 17,673.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.04x = 780,819,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,819,889.79/32,014.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.92

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