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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.58, 44,185.68 and 17,871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.58, 44,185.68 and 17,871.36 is: 24,664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.58 : 44,185.68 = 17,871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.58/44,185.68 = 17,871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.58x = 44,185.68 × 17,871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.58x = 789,658,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,658,194.12/32,015.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.81

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