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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.26, 44,182.11 and 17,676.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.26, 44,182.11 and 17,676.84 is: 24,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.26 : 44,182.11 = 17,676.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.26/44,182.11 = 17,676.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.26x = 44,182.11 × 17,676.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.26x = 781,000,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,000,089.33/32,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.38

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