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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.55, 44,182.58 and 17,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.55, 44,182.58 and 17,869.52 is: 24,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.55 : 44,182.58 = 17,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.55/44,182.58 = 17,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.55x = 44,182.58 × 17,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.55x = 789,521,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,521,186.70/32,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.33

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