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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.23, 44,178.26 and 17,866.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.23, 44,178.26 and 17,866.95 is: 24,655.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.23 : 44,178.26 = 17,866.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.23/44,178.26 = 17,866.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.23x = 44,178.26 × 17,866.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.23x = 789,330,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,330,762.51/32,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.62

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