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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.33, 44,179.94 and 17,673.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.33, 44,179.94 and 17,673.91 is: 24,390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.33 : 44,179.94 = 17,673.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.33/44,179.94 = 17,673.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.33x = 44,179.94 × 17,673.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.33x = 780,832,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,832,283.37/32,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,390.09

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