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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.04, 44,176.68 and 17,868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.04, 44,176.68 and 17,868.48 is: 24,656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.04 : 44,176.68 = 17,868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.04/44,176.68 = 17,868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.04x = 44,176.68 × 17,868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.04x = 789,370,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,370,123.05/32,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.23

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