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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.27, 44,179.28 and 17,869.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.27, 44,179.28 and 17,869.03 is: 24,658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.27 : 44,179.28 = 17,869.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.27/44,179.28 = 17,869.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.27x = 44,179.28 × 17,869.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.27x = 789,440,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,440,746.91/32,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.25

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