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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.96, 44,181.12 and 17,868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.96, 44,181.12 and 17,868.88 is: 24,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.96 : 44,181.12 = 17,868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.96/44,181.12 = 17,868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.96x = 44,181.12 × 17,868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.96x = 789,467,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,467,131.55/32,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.32

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