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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.70, 44,182.77 and 17,871.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.70, 44,182.77 and 17,871.18 is: 24,662.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.70 : 44,182.77 = 17,871.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.70/44,182.77 = 17,871.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.70x = 44,182.77 × 17,871.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.70x = 789,598,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,598,235.57/32,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.84

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