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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.73, 44,178.95 and 17,867.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.73, 44,178.95 and 17,867.45 is: 24,656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.73 : 44,178.95 = 17,867.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.73/44,178.95 = 17,867.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.73x = 44,178.95 × 17,867.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.73x = 789,364,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,364,869.95/32,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.31

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