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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.05, 44,178.70 and 17,866.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.05, 44,178.70 and 17,866.59 is: 24,655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.05 : 44,178.70 = 17,866.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.05/44,178.70 = 17,866.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.05x = 44,178.70 × 17,866.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.05x = 789,322,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,322,719.63/32,014.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.51

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