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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.26, 44,183.49 and 17,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.26, 44,183.49 and 17,677.84 is: 24,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.26 : 44,183.49 = 17,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.26/44,183.49 = 17,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.26x = 44,183.49 × 17,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.26x = 781,068,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,068,666.86/32,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.76

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