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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.35, 44,178.44 and 17,867.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.35, 44,178.44 and 17,867.07 is: 24,655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.35 : 44,178.44 = 17,867.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.35/44,178.44 = 17,867.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.35x = 44,178.44 × 17,867.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.35x = 789,339,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,339,190.64/32,014.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.79

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