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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.08, 44,183.61 and 17,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.08, 44,183.61 and 17,869.86 is: 24,662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.08 : 44,183.61 = 17,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.08/44,183.61 = 17,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.08x = 44,183.61 × 17,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.08x = 789,554,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,554,924.99/32,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.74

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