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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.20, 44,180.70 and 17,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.20, 44,180.70 and 17,869.68 is: 24,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.20 : 44,180.70 = 17,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.20/44,180.70 = 17,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.20x = 44,180.70 × 17,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.20x = 789,494,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,494,971.18/32,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.77

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