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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.09, 44,179.02 and 17,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.09, 44,179.02 and 17,868.84 is: 24,658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.09 : 44,179.02 = 17,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.09/44,179.02 = 17,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.09x = 44,179.02 × 17,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.09x = 789,427,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,427,839.74/32,015.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.00

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