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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.80, 44,182.92 and 17,869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.80, 44,182.92 and 17,869.76 is: 24,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.80 : 44,182.92 = 17,869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.80/44,182.92 = 17,869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.80x = 44,182.92 × 17,869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.80x = 789,538,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,538,176.50/32,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.66

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