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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.34, 44,179.81 and 17,867.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.34, 44,179.81 and 17,867.18 is: 24,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.34 : 44,179.81 = 17,867.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.34/44,179.81 = 17,867.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.34x = 44,179.81 × 17,867.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.34x = 789,368,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,368,617.64/32,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.72

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