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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.46, 44,181.81 and 17,869.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.46, 44,181.81 and 17,869.38 is: 24,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.46 : 44,181.81 = 17,869.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.46/44,181.81 = 17,869.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.46x = 44,181.81 × 17,869.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.46x = 789,501,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,501,551.98/32,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.01

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